Summary:
Comprehensive Chimney and Fireplace Inspections
A cornerstone service apart from basic cleaning is a thorough chimney inspection or fireplace inspection. While a standard cleaning includes a basic visual check (Level 1 inspection), more in-depth assessments are available. A Level 2 inspection, often recommended when buying/selling a home or after system changes, utilizes video camera technology to scan the entire interior flue. This allows technicians to identify hidden hazards like cracked flue tiles, liner deterioration, or internal blockages not visible from the top or bottom.
Chimney Liner Installation and Expert Relining Services
The chimney liner is a critical safety aspect. It contains the heat and combustion byproducts (including carbon monoxide), protecting the chimney’s masonry structure from heat damage and preventing gases from leaking into your home. If an inspection reveals a damaged, deteriorated, or missing liner, chimney relining becomes essential. This typically involves installing a new, durable stainless steel liner system sized correctly for the appliances it serves. A properly functioning liner aids in the safety and optimal draft performance of your fireplace or heating appliance.
Protecting the Chimney Top: Caps and Crowns
The chimney liner is a critical safety aspect. It contains the heat and combustion byproducts (including carbon monoxide), protecting the chimney’s masonry structure from heat damage and preventing gases from leaking into your home. If an inspection reveals a damaged, deteriorated, or missing liner, chimney relining becomes essential. This typically involves installing a new, durable stainless steel liner system sized correctly for the appliances it serves. A properly functioning liner aids in the safety and optimal draft performance of your fireplace or heating appliance.
Specialized Chimney Masonry Care and Protection
Addressing the other services Suburban Chimney Solutions offers for chimney safety and performance includes specialized care for the chimney structure itself. Beyond basic chimney repair, such services can involve more extensive chimney masonry repair for issues like spalling (flaking bricks) or significant cracking. Additionally, chimney waterproofing is a valuable protective measure. This procedure involves applying a specialized vapor-permeable sealant to the exterior brickwork. It helps prevent water absorption from rain and snowmelt while still allowing internal moisture to escape, reducing the risk of freeze-thaw damage to the masonry.
Inspection Techniques and Protective Measures Explained
How are these services performed? Video camera chimney inspection provides undeniable visual evidence of the flue cleaning path’s condition, vital for identifying necessary creosote removal beyond routine levels or pinpointing liner defects. Typically, during chimney relining, we use durable stainless steel liners, carefully insert them, and connect them to create a continuous, sealed passageway. Chimney waterproofing utilizes siloxane- or silane-based products designed to penetrate the masonry pores, creating a water-repellent barrier without trapping moisture. These advanced techniques are part of full chimney maintenance.
Servicing Gas Fireplaces for Optimal Safety and Efficiency
Chimney care isn’t limited to wood-burning systems. Our company also offers gas fireplace service. Service typically includes cleaning the burner, logs, and firebox; inspecting the pilot light or ignition system, checking gas connections for leaks, and verifying that safety controls are functioning correctly. Regular service helps maintain performance and resolve potential issues before hazards unfold over your property.
Providing Complete Chimney Care for Twin Cities Homes
Suburban Chimney Solutions has a wide range of services for chimney safety and performance. You receive detailed video inspections, chimney liner installation and repair, chimney cap and chimney crown services, specialized chimney masonry repair and chimney waterproofing, and essential gas fireplace service. These offerings complement routine chimney sweep services to provide a holistic approach to chimney maintenance. Make all parts of your chimney system safe and sound to protect your home and family in Twin Cities, MN.
