Preventing Deteriorated Brickwork on Chimneys

Did you know that deteriorated brickwork weakens the chimney's integrity? If the brickwork on your chimney becomes deteriorated it can allow cold drafts, water and insects to invade your home.

Not to worry, we can help prevent this from happening!

Superior Chimney can apply chimney saver, which has been developed specifically for use as a waterproofing agent on masonry chimneys to aid in preservation of integrity preventing brick chimney repair needs. This formula is vapor permeable, which means that it allows your masonry chimney to breathe out, but not in. Thus, water that has penetrated your masonry chimney, or moisture that has originated from inside, is allowed to escape, while the waterproofing agent prevents water entry from the outside. Read more about masonry Chimney Saver & how it prevents brick chimney repair needs.

Important Tip: Paint, or any non-vapor permeable water sealer, should never be used as a waterproofing agent because it will trap moisture inside your masonry chimney, accelerate deterioration, and cause brick chimney repair needs.

Call Superior Chimney today at 877-CHIM-FIX (877-244-6349). We will answer your questions and schedule a time to inspect your chimney.

“Spring Cleaning” for Your Chimney

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means, cleaning! Today, we aren’t going to talk about regular spring cleaning; we are going to talk about ‘spring cleaning” for your chimney. With the warm weather right around the corner (hopefully!) you will want to have your chimney swept, for both maintenance and aesthetic reasons.

During the summer your chimney may begin to smell if it hasn’t been swept out. The rain and humidity can cause the odor of creosote accumulations to spike during the warmer humid months. The smell will flow through the chimney and to the interior living space of your home. Having your chimney swept during the spring will help to eliminate this smell.

Winters freeze-thaw cycle will inevitably damage the exterior of your chimney. In the springtime, having the cracks repaired and/or seals replenished will make a world of difference in the appearance & longevity of your chimneys structure.

Also, consider that spring is the best time to have masonry work done - chimney or otherwise.  If your chimney appears to be crumbing, cracking or has seen better days it is time for a restoration plan.  Beat the fall rush (the end of construction season for the year) and take advantage of “early bird” type offers and flexibility of scheduling in the beginning of masonry season this spring!

Call Superior Chimney today to see how you chimney has “weathered” this past winters freeze & thaw cycles! We look forward to hearing from you at 1-877-CHIM-FIX (1-877-244-6349).

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