Allstar Chimney Sweeps

The chimney’s exterior usually goes unmaintained for long periods of time. A typically chimney cleaning is usually the only thing done. Call Allstar Chimney Sweeps today to have your chimney waterproofed and protected against water damage. Our excellent technicians are certified through the Allstar Chimney Academy and are proud members of the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association and the Professional Chimney Guild of America (PCGA). Water damage stands no chance against our excellent chimney technicians. Our excellent 21 Point Safety Inspection can find any water damage on your chimney and we will be able to repair it properly and keep it from it occurring again.

The outside of the chimney has no protection from the weather. Rain, snow, and sleet can have a harmful effect on chimney if not properly waterproofed. Your entire home can be affected by water damage. Damages can occur overtime to the chimney’s structure when it comes to water damage. Water damage can decompose the mortar and other essential components of the chimney. Homeowners usually notice water damage after it has become severe. Major costs in chimney repairs can be avoided if you get your chimney inspected annually. Your chimney will not be safe to use until all water damages has been repaired.

There are important structural parts of home that is well shielded from the elements. The home’s roof usually protects the home’s exterior walls from rain and snow. The bricks and mortar of your chimney is at risk because there no is protection for the chimney from the weather. Proper protection of these areas can prevent water damage from getting worse. The lifespan of your chimney greatly decreases if not properly protected from water damage. It is better to pay the inexpensive price of getting your chimney waterproofed than to pay the expensive water damage repairs in the future. Stay proactive with your chimney’s condition and you’ll save money in the long run.

The mortar on your chimney can be affected by temperature changes outside. Water can freeze to your chimney’s mortar if the weather gets cold enough. If the weather constantly varies between cold and hot, the freezing and melting of water on the mortar will shorten the lifespan of the mortar and degrade the overall strength. A chimney is not safe to use if they mortar is not strong. You can prevent your chimney from unknowingly weakening or deteriorating by getting it inspected every year.

If your chimney is leaning, there is a good chance that is has water damage. When it is windy and raining outside, the rain hits the chimney in a sideways motion, helping the water penetrate the small fissures and cracks in the brick material. A chimney can start to lean if there is deterioration of mortar and brick on one side. This is because the brick material is unable to hold the material’s weight above it. Bricks can start to fall off the chimney due to mortar failure. Stability is important when it comes to using your chimney safely.

Your chimney’s age is not a factor when it comes to water damage. Your chimney can be just installed or be extremely old. Water damage can affect anyone’s chimneys, and should not be taken lightly. Our company can find any water damage with our excellent 21 Point Safety Inspection. Our techs are professional trained in finding water damage.

There are many products on the market that are used for chimney water leaks. We use the best water leaks products on the market. One creat product we use is called Chimney Saver water repellant. It lets moisture out but will not let it back in.

The other product we use is CrownSaver. Water is unable to penetrate the chimney crown when we use CrownSaver. Non-vapor permeable products should never be used. They keep water from escaping. The mortar and bricks can decompose faster if water is trapped.

Several chimney parts are designed to keep water from damaging the chimney. One type of part is the chimney crown. If the chimney crown has cracks or damage to it, water is able to bypass all other parts of the chimney and reach the mortar and interior masonry facing.

The flashing is a excellent part in preventing water damage from occurring. If the flashing is damaged, water can get access through this part and cause water damage to both the chimney and roof components around the area. The chimney cap is extremely important in prevent water damage. The cap helps keep water from entering the chimney and also prevents critters such as squirrels, raccoons, and chimney swifts from entering and building their nest. Our techs can check all these parts for you and tell you if they need repaired or replaced. When it comes to the chimney components, they are able to repair and/or replace any of them.

There are a lot of chimney problems that can start when it comes to water damage.

• Deteriorating mortar
• Cracking in flue liner
• Wooden structure around chimney
• Decomposing of firebox assemblies

Our friendly office staff is waiting to schedule an appointment for your 21 Point Safety Inspection. We are prepared to fix any problem you may have with your chimney.

Give us a call at 866-345-4751 or email us and let us take care of the hard work and ease your worries!