Chimney Issues
How could anyone have a chimney issue? Let's start with water damage - tied for heat loss as the number one issue.
Chimney are typically constructed with brick and mortar. Little does the average person know that bricks are EXTREMELY porous. Water can be absorbed into bricks like a sponge. Over time (1 year to many years), the bricks and mortar will start to disintegrate. Along with this destruction, water can penetrate and seep into your home. Soooo, you may have damaged ceilings and walls - along with the threat of a chimney falling away.
What can be done to ensure that this doesn't happen? Preventative medicine - namely applying a repellent protection to the bricks. First, make sure that the mortar is solid - tuck point the weak areas first. Next, purchase a high end sealant, such as Siloxane. Using a spray bottle / container, apply the Siloxane and saturate the chimney. Be careful, for remember that you are up in the air and do not have the capability of flying. Let the first coat of Siloxane dry, then apply a second coat.
This should be done at least every other year. Good luck!
Chimney are typically constructed with brick and mortar. Little does the average person know that bricks are EXTREMELY porous. Water can be absorbed into bricks like a sponge. Over time (1 year to many years), the bricks and mortar will start to disintegrate. Along with this destruction, water can penetrate and seep into your home. Soooo, you may have damaged ceilings and walls - along with the threat of a chimney falling away.
What can be done to ensure that this doesn't happen? Preventative medicine - namely applying a repellent protection to the bricks. First, make sure that the mortar is solid - tuck point the weak areas first. Next, purchase a high end sealant, such as Siloxane. Using a spray bottle / container, apply the Siloxane and saturate the chimney. Be careful, for remember that you are up in the air and do not have the capability of flying. Let the first coat of Siloxane dry, then apply a second coat.
This should be done at least every other year. Good luck!
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