Cleveland Chimney Repair
Restoring function to your chimney.
No one expects to need Cleveland chimney repair. However, the day might come when your flue cracks, your damper stops working, or another problem arises. If it does, Green & Clean is on your side.
Chimney repairs require specialized approaches that go beyond patches and quick fixes, which can leave your home vulnerable to fire. Don’t let just any contractor work on your chimney. Turn to the experts for sustainable and safe solutions.
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Common Chimney Repairs
For many homeowners, the idea that something would go wrong with their chimney seems odd. After all, they are made from brick and mortar, often making them the sturdiest construction in the whole house. But there are quite a few problems you might encounter.
Damaged or Missing Caps
Most Cleveland chimneys feature a cap at the top of the flue. This is meant to stop rain, animals, and debris from getting into your chimney and accessing your home. When working properly, this should not stop smoke from exiting. If it is damaged or missing, it can cause harm to your home and health.
Masonry Damage
While this is not all that common, it does occur. Out of the possible problems a chimney can develop, it is also among the most devastating. Typically, this occurs after severe weather, such as a tornado, though settling foundation can also cause cracking.
Flashing Damage
Since your chimney protrudes through the roof of your home, it creates an opening where water can seep into your house between the wood and the chimney. Flashing is used around the chimney to prevent this from happening. If damaged, you can end up with leaks that harm your home.
Damaged Flue Liner
When the flue liner is damaged, smoke, heat, and even flames can get outside of the chimney and fireplace, causing damage to your home and even leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. Your flue liner will need to be fully restored for safe use.
Signs You Need Chimney Repair
In many cases, the signs of a chimney problem are easy to spot—you see that it isn’t perfectly straight, or that the cap is missing. In other cases, the signs may be more subtle, especially at the start. Some indications that you need Cleveland chimney repair include:
- Smelling smoke in your home, even after a fire has been extinguished
- Fires that don't seem to burn correctly
- A damper that does not move easily
- Crumbling brick falling into the fireplace or on the roof
- Visible damage at the mortar joints
- Rusting in the firebox
- Shaling flue tiles
- Cracks in the crown
- Missing cap
- Tilt in the chimney
- Wall damage around the chimney and fireplace
Are you noticing signs that indicate you might need Cleveland chimney repair? Schedule service today. Call us at (216) 446-2626 or use our toll-free number: (888) 886-4305.
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