Nombach

Chimney Repair

Chimneys are usually the first area of your home to show signs of deterioration due to the chimney soaring high above your roofline unprotected and exposed to the harsh,wind driven rain and sleet.

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Chimney Repair Services Done Right the First Time

Some home repairs are best left to the experts. Case in point: chimney repair. Chicago business and property owners can count on us for all manner of chimney repairs including:

=>Structural chimney repairs
=>Relining chimneys
=>Chimney crack repairs
=>Chimney tuckpointing and mortar repairs
=>Chimney flue and vent upgrades
=>Chimney rebuilds

Our licensed tuckpointers and bricklayers are professional craftsmen and chimney experts. They are skilled at diagnosing the root cause of chimney failures, ensuring a true and accurate repair. If your chimney shows signs of deterioration, inefficiency, cracking, or structural damage, give us a call for a free consultation and estimate.

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Over time, mortar deteriorates and very small hairline cracks may develop in your chimney structure. If left unattended, perpetual damage to both the exterior and interior of your home could occur.

In the winter, unwanted moisture congregating within these hairline cracks or penetrating through a crack in the top crown of the chimney will freeze resulting in bricks exploding, spalling or flaking. When these deteriorated conditions exist, a simple repair of tuckpointing may not suffice so don’t be fooled. Your chimney may need to be rebuilt!

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Relining your chimney becomes necessary when a preponderance of evidence points to relining.

Age-old chimneys were not designed for venting today’s high efficiency furnaces, which emit excessive moisture through the chimney flue.

A chimney may look fine on the outside; however, a good look on the inside of your chimney may reveal something more frightening.

Excessive moisture from your heating appliance condenses on the walls of your chimney, leeching onto old acid-laden brick that has eroded over the years. The aftermath of this erosion could lead to interior ceiling damage or exterior brick damage, complete flue blockage and possibly carbon monoxide poisoning to the home’s occupants.

Installing a new, seamless, high quality stainless steel liner, custom fit to your chimney, is a great alternative to rebuilding your current chimney and clay flue.

For more information regarding chimney liners, installation and photos, please click here. Or visit our chimney liner page.

Hans Nombach employs highly trained and licensed tuckpointers and bricklayers with the necessary skills to get your job done right the first time.

A comprehensive analysis of your project will be conducted to ensure that proper materials are considered including the type of sand mix and color to ensure the best possible outcome.

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