Is your chimney starting to look worn out? Is it leaking water or is paint flaking off? Your chimney and fireplace is crucial to keeping your family warm and comfortable in the colder months but equally important, a faltering chimney can become a hazard if not kept up to standards.
Deteriorating concrete and mortar as well as build ups of moss can be signs it’s time to call in the professionals at Rob Tournour Masonry in Victoria, BC. They’ll be able to assess whether chimney repairs are appropriate or whether you need a complete or partial chimney rebuild, repointing, relining, or otherwise.
Repairing your chimney early will save you money in the long run, and may even prevent hazards such as black mold, falling concrete, or smoke damage or even collapsing. If you’re chimney looks like it has a few problems, don’t put off hiring an expert.
Chimney Repointing & Relining
Over time, the structure of a chimney can change due to moisture damage or old age. This can lead to leaks and an inefficient chimney. If the bricks are still in good shape, then repointing makes a lot of sense.
The process of repointing involves grinding out the older mortar and replacing it with new mortar, where the excess is removed and smoother out. This is an ideal option of the bricks are still in good shape. It can also help to prevent further structural damage and give your chimney a new and clean look.
Chimney relining has do to with replacing the lining of the chimney flue which can become hazardous over time as it deteriorates. Liners are essential in that they channel heat and gas up the chimney while protecting materials that surround the chimney from catching fire.
Chimney Restoration & Rebuilding
Sometimes a chimney can be restored; other times, it might need to be rebuilt completely. An old or damaged chimney can be hazardous to your home and health so it pays to have your chimney inspected by experts.
A complete rebuild will entail tearing down the old chimney and rebuilding it from the ground up including inspecting the foundation of the chimney.
When there’s only partial damage, chimney restoration can be done which includes removing the damaged sections and replacing them with new material.
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