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Effects of voids in lintel
/in Fireplace Safety2 issues here. In an attempt to remodel a fireplace, the lintel was removed making the fireplace opening taller. This might be aesthetically pleasing, but now the fireplace has been damaged and likely will not draft properly. Nearly impossible to repair.
The black streaking shows evidence of cracks in firebox allowing smoke and hot gasses to potentially get into combustibles.
Beach Property Rusted Chimney Caps
/in Chimney CapReplacement of rusted chimney caps at a Long Beach property. Sea air is very hard on metal chimney tops and parts. See our Before and after photos below.
Chimney Brick Repair
/in Chimney Repair, Fireplace SafetyHad to replace all these bricks. Sprinklers kept soaking bricks and got rebar wet. It rusted and destroyed the bricks. The black stains are from creosote/soot/smoke/ hot gases escaping flue and firebox, potentially getting into combustibles and house fire.
Masonry Firebox Repair
/in Fireplace Safety, Masonry Firebox RepairThe masonry firebox is the box that surrounds the flames. It’s at the base of your chimney. After a while, the firebricks get wear and tear, and it may be time for a repair.
Here is a before and after masonry firebox repair we recently did.
Chimney Crown Repair
/in Chimney CrownCrowns are at the top of your chimney, and should be on your priority list. The crown is your chimney’s first line of defense against mother nature. A working chimney crown helps keep the elements off your chimney and in return, assists in maintaining the structural integrity of your chimney.
Here is a before and after chimney crown repair we recently did.