Watch Out For Chimney Leaks

When it comes to the upkeep of your chimney, you should keep a watchful eye out for any water seepage that may have occurred. If you are able to detect a leak at an early stage, you will be able to limit the amount of damage that is done to both your chimney and your property. It is important to keep in mind the following fact as we go closer to winter: the degradation of water may be at its worst during the colder months of the year! Do you have any reason to believe there is water leaking from the chimney? If this is the case, you should get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can set up an appointment for our skilled chimney masonry repair services. In addition, we provide a number of alternative water penetration preventative services, which allows us to specialize in the prevention of chimney water leaks. Now that we have your attention, we will elaborate on the ways in which water can wreck your chimney and your house. In addition, let us explain how we can assist you with a chimney that is leaking!

What kind of harm may be caused to my chimney if water were to leak into it?
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) cites water as the most significant risk factor associated with masonry chimneys. It causes corrosion to the metal components of the chimney, including the damper and the liner, in addition to causing damage to the bricks and mortar joints of the chimney itself. Leaks in your home’s plumbing can cause additional damage by decaying the wooden structure and discoloring the ceilings, walls, and floors. It was noted that the wintertime is when water causes the most damage to your chimney because of its presence. This is due to the porous nature of the bricks and mortar joints, which allows water to penetrate them and become absorbed. When the temperature dips below freezing, the water that is already present in the brickwork components freezes and expands as a result. Bricks and mortar have a greater risk of cracking and falling apart when the temperature outside rises because the force of thawing water is greater. This causes much more water to flow into your chimney than it already does.

What exactly can you do to help me with my leaking chimney?
In the event that you suspect that your chimney has a leak, we are able to check it in order to locate the cause of the leak. Our professional and knowledgeable chimney specialists who are CSIA-certified are familiar with the locations of chimney leaks. You may have faith that we will fix the cause of the leak as well as any damage caused by the leak in an appropriate manner. In addition to that, we are able to provide you guidance about the prevention of any future water leaks. This involves having a professional install your chimney cap, having your flashing installed the way you want it, and getting waterproofing done.

Leaking chimney caused by a chase top that has deteriorated.
In the event that it does rain, the chase top that you have installed on top of your chimney will prevent rainwater from entering the flue in a vertical fashion. It will have a hole cut in the middle of it that will be covered with caulk so that the spark arrester and the chimney pipe may come through it. It is going to be able to contain water if the steel panel is constructed so that the chase is lower in the middle than the rest of the panel. Because of this, water is able to get into the chimney due to the fact that the chase top has rusted through.

If you suspect that your chimney or fireplace is having some issues, have an expert inspect it. Call Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning today. We also offer Chimney Cleaning Mendota and other affordable services.

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