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Chimney Services
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Chimney
Sweeping
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Process |
We set up large tarps to
protect your floor and hearth, and use a high-powered
vacuum to control dust. The chimney sweep will close
the damper, then clean the chimney from the top and
bottom with the properly sized brush to remove creosote.
We will then visually inspect your chimney inside and
out and provide a 21 point safety condition
report.
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What we look for during a chimney inspection |
Some of the major safety concerns we look for are: missing mortar
joints between the tile liner sections, cracked, blown out, or missing
tile liners, condition of the bricks, mortar, crown, cap and damper
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Note: Chimney fires often occur without the homeowners' knowledge and
you have hidden cracks or breaks inside the flue as a result. The
chimney must be relined if damages such as this are found.
Annual cleaning and inspection
is recommend.
Chimney Damper
The most economical method of repairing a broken damper is to install a
Top Sealing Damper (see photos). It is estimated that
a home will increase their heating bill by 20% if a broken damper
is left open. A properly fitted Top Sealing Damper will result in a tremendous
cost savings over the years.
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Damper Closed |
Damper Open |
Chimney
Caps
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Our Chimney Caps are made with galvanized
steel, making them rust resistant. They are installed to your specific
flue size and securely fasten down.
Purpose: Keeps: rain, snow, birds, leaves and animals out, while
preventing hot embers from landing on the roof.
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