Chimney
Repair Rochester Hills: This is a warning about the danger of chimney
fires and ways to prevent them. The chimney sweep does not get much
thought. Most people don’t spend much time worrying about this
potential dangerous situation. Why? Out of sight, out of mind. What
you can’t see won’t hurt you…or will it?
Hiring a chimney sweep and chimney maintenance professional is important to
prevent a chimney fire. A chimney fire can be devastating. Do you
know what causes chimney fires?
The Anatomy of a Chimney
Fire
When you burn wood in your fireplace the smoke it
releases travels up the chimney. The smoke is full of matter that
condenses on the flue liner. This matter is called creosote. As soon
as the creosote has been produced, it continues to bond to the walls,
waiting for a flame or spark to ignite it. That is why hiring a chimney sweep, as well as regular chimney sweeping is so critical.
The
type of wood that you burn in your chimney can affect the amount of
chimney sweeping that is required. The material burned can affect the amount of creosote that builds up along the
chimney flue liner. Unseasoned wood (green), for example, is the key
perpetrator. Unseasoned wood holds a lot of moisture which needs to be
removed in order for it to burn. Unseasoned wood produces a cooler
smoke than seasoned wood and is more likely to condense inside
your chimney. Using unseasoned wood increases how regularly you will
need to have a chimney professional come out to sweep your chimney.
The temperature also plays an important role on the effects of your chimney. The cold air outside helps to cool off the smoke from your
fireplace and also causes condensation to form creosote. Creosote is
the leading cause of fireplace chimney fires. Have your chimney
swept by a chimney cleaning professional. A chimney that runs up the
side of your home rather than through the center is more likely to
form condensation and creosote.
In order to burn properly
fire needs heat, fuel, and air. Using your fireplace properly can
affect the amount of chimney sweeping necessary. Failure to open
the damper completely or closing the glass doors on your fireplace
will restrict airflow. Adequate air flow allows the smoke to escape
before it condenses. Where there is smoke there is creosote. When
you have creosote you need a chimney sweep.
Bulky, compressed bundles of wood
will burn cooler and cause more condensation. Hotter fires are best.
Do not burn cardboard or paper in your fireplace because the small
flaming pieces of ash can drift up your chimney and ignite the
existing creosote.
There is no way to completely prevent
creosote, but you can keep it down to a minimum. Chimney sweeping and
cleaning is the only way to remove creosote build-up and prevent
chimney fires. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep
on a regular basis to be safe.
A chimney sweep or chimney
cleaning professional will also look for other damages that need
attention. If you have any doubts about the condition of your
chimney, call a chimney sweep professional who specializes in
chimney repair today.
BRICK
REPAIR LLC (248) 895-7752
We recognize the importance of our customers. You are our first priority.
THAT'S
NO BULL!
We
are committed to beautifying the community through expert
handiwork. We strive to provide a satisfying customer experience from demolition through debris removal. We wish to provide special care
for historical buildings in need of restoration to help communities
remain structurally sound & eye pleasing.
WHY HIRE A CHIMNEY SWEEP &
CHIMNEY REPAIR PROFESSIONAL FROM BRICK REPAIR LLC?
The
information below is provided by a Brick Repair LLC chimney sweeping and chimney restoration contractor with 12 years of experience specializing in
masonry restoration and chimney repair. They are experts at matching
brick and mortar color for any chimney repair project. Brick Repair
LLC offers free estimates or answers for any of the following
services: chimney repair, chimney re-builds, tuck-pointing, natural
stone, chimney cleaning, limestone replacement, cultured stone, fireplace repair, brick porch repair, brick porch construction, brick
wall construction, pointing and re-pointing work, grout replacement, historic
chimney repair, and historic restoration.
Our chimney sweeps and fireplace specialists look forward to the opportunity to help you with
your brick, block, or stone chimney and porch projects.
Unfortunately there are a lot
of poor chimney repairs out there. On many occasions our chimney and
fireplace repairmen have had to redo or re-build a chimney or porch
that some one else built or tried to pass of as a quality a chimney
repair. We have found chimneys crowned with mortar instead of
concrete and brick replaced by stacking the bond, as well as countless times
where a wall was no where near level or plumb
When looking for someone to do your chimney repair, buyers beware! There are so many fly by night
chimney repair companies out there. Don’t be fooled by a slick
talking salesman. Have you been told you need to have your chimney
repaired? If you have not inspected your chimney personally, don’t
take the word of some guy of the street that hands you a business
card or flyer. We will provide you with photos of your chimney repair
project from start to finish. Your local handyman is not the person
to use on your chimney repair or brick wall repair. The masonry field
takes years to learn. Use a professional masonry contractor for any
of your masonry repairs. Using the tips below will help you find a
good masonry contractor for any chimney repair or masonry restoration
project.
1. Use insured contractors
2. Use a
reputable company
3. Ask for references
4. Look at their
previous work or photos of it
5. If your job involves demolition,
use a company specialized in it
6. Get something in writing
A
lot of very good chimney sweeps, masonry contractors, and chimney
repair companies are in business. Don’t let a con man or handy man
taking on more than he can handle ruin your brick chimney repair
experience.
Looking for a chimney sweep or bricklayer in Michigan? Call (248) 895-7752. We are specialized in masonry
restoration and chimney repair. Our chimney sweeps can help you with
any chimney cleaning or masonry fireplace project. Our services
include tuck-pointing, brick repair/replacement, chimney cleaning, chimney
sweeping,chimney repair, block or stone replacement, new construction,
chimney replacement, chimney repair, and porch repairs.