The
fact is, nothing lasts forever. This certainly holds true
with regard to masonry chimneys.
There are many factors that determine the life span of a chimney
- some 50-year old chimneys are in better condition than some
5-year old chimneys…
More
often than not, chimney damage beginswith a single crack,
usually
in the masonry crown at the very top. Once cracked, it
is only a matter of time before the entire chimney is in
need of restoration or complete rebuilding, usually from
the roof line up.
Once
water gets inside (absorbed in) the tile or ceramic chimney
shell, it stays there. When it freezes, the cracks multiply
and the brick and mortar loosen.
Did you know?
It’s water - not
fire - that causes most chimney damage…
Rain and the resulting
acid residue eat away at the composites, causing major structural
damage.
Loose bricks, corrosion
of mortar joints and rust are symptoms of serious deterioration.
If
gases venting
from an appliance mix with moisture, the mortar will corrode (turn
to dust) and eventually disappear.
Many chimneys need to be restored
because there is no mortar left in the joints. One homeowner called
us after a brick fell into their driveway!!
If the process is caught
in its early stages, major repairs can be avoided by sealing the
crown with either cement or crown seal.
You
can be sure to avoid this costly situation by having your chimney
inspected every year by a professional.
~Have Your Chimney
Serviced Annually!~
Admiralty Chimney Service
is a year-round, full service company.If necessary, we will restore your chimney brick by brick to
ensure your safety and the value of your home.
Don’t wait until the home inspector
tells you your chimney needs to be torn down and
rebuilt to have us maintain your system.
Pricing: Every chimney is different and therefore
each restoration is custom.
Please contact us at
1-866-230-2098 so we can price yours.
in the masonry crown at the very top. Once cracked, it
is only a matter of time before the entire chimney is in
need of restoration or complete rebuilding, usually from
the roof line up. 
venting
from an appliance mix with moisture, the mortar will corrode (turn
to dust) and eventually disappear. 
If necessary, we will restore your chimney brick by brick to
ensure your safety and the value of your home.