Montereyz Chimney Sweep Services
Montereyz Chimney Sweep
Your Company Name Here provides
professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning,
and chimney repair services in Montereyz, California. We
are fully licensed in the state of California, and
also keep up the latest fire safety courses
available. This is because your family's
safety is our number one priority and we meet
that priority by eliminating chimney and heating
appliance hazards that can cause house fires.
The best way to maintain that safety is
to be certified and knowledgeable in every
aspect of the chimney business.
Our professional certifications ensure
that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and
repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association's regulations for chimney fire
safety.
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Your Company Name Here highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.
Your Company Name Here strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution and the most economical price.
Call Your Company Name Here prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today!
Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.
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How chimney shield water repellent works
With the chimney shield water repellent, you will make your bricks and chimney to last for a long period. You can use only one application and it is going to make a barrier so the water will not penetrate inside. It means that the bricks will be protected against thaw and freeze damage, deterioration and spalling. The material is not flammable and it works on the exterior and vertical masonry surface.
It is important for you to understand the difference that exists between a water repellant material and a sealer. The sealer is going to make a film at the surface and it traps the moisture inside. However, the water repellant works in the opposite way. It is breathable and the surface also can breathe and this keeps the water away.
While treating the chimney, it is not recommended to use the sealer since the chimney can easily heat up and cool down after sometime and this creates the moisture inside. Such moisture has to escape through the mortal joints and bricks. In case the sealer is used, such moisture is going to remain trapped inside. When the freezing time come, the freezing moisture is going to freeze and it will thaw when it warms up. If the water freezes, then it is going to expand. This is going to cause the faces of the bricks of poping off and this is known as spalling. When this takes place, there will be a need to do some major replacement since the bricks cannot be repaired. When there are many bricks that have spalled , the chimney and the bricks will have to be replaced. When you use water repellant, you are not going to suffer any of these problems.
You have to apply the water repellant by the use of a garden sprayer that have a fan type nozzle. You should start at the bottom of the chimney going up to the top. If you apply the flood coat on the surface, it will be saturated and it will be easy to apply the water repellent on it so that it can soak very well. You should also have a brush handy in order to ensure even distribution and to beak the surface tension in order to allow the water repellant to be absorbed. When the absorption is deeper, the waterproofing will last for a long period. To achieve the optimum results, apply the second coat. The water repellent can take 6 hours to dry.
After waterproofing your chimney, you have to clean up. You have to be careful about the drop clothes you use or the suppliers that you have taken to the roof top. It is always good to do this job when you have helper whom you can hand the things to. You should clean the sprayer by the user of the brush with water and soap. If the chimney has creosote stains, rust, dirty, dust or mold, you have to clean it first before you use water repellant. You can use a power washer if you are not willing to scrub.