Flue Guru

Réponse d'entreprise 18 décembre 2015

Due to the very hazardous nature of wood burning equipment we do not install appliances without proper permits from local building departments

Réponse d'entreprise 18 mars 2015

First of all, let me thank this client for bringing up his concerns in a public forum - I believe that YP is a great community and I just love receiving customer comments, even negative ones because they give me a chance to further educate my prospective customers. Nothing catches your eye faster than that one lonely star. So having caught your eye... A detailed review like this is an especially good opportunity to explain the intricate ins and outs of successful, long lasting, cost effective chimney repairs. If you are reading this review you probably have a chimney problem yourself - so read on... Well, here is the big problem with chimney tops - they always crack and let eroding water in because the chimney top is the place where hot always meets cold, and when hot meets cold in masonry or concrete - cracks appear. But you don't have to believe me - just drive along any street and look up at the chimney tops and you will see an abundance of ugly cracks everywhere.. Fact 1: These cracked chimneys were all built by the best efforts of very talented bricklayers and masons - who when they come to repair these cracked up chimneys - still believe that stronger is better - and they try to correct it by making it even stronger. Which is actually counter productive in most cases or at the very least extremely expensive. Little known side fact : The building code for masonry chimney construction is very strange and includes a number of expansion and slip features that very few masons incorporate into their projects because they are simply unaware of the need for them - and have probably never read a building code. I repair many chimneys every year and have yet to come across one that was built correctly according to Canada's National and BC building code. Fact 2: Chimney repairs become especially confusing when working on a 100 year old chimney that was made with lime and sand as mortar. No cement. The thought process is to make it stronger and harder. When actually some flex in the mortar does not hurt and is recommended. My Solution: In answer to this chimney cracking problem, over time... we developed a simple and reasonably priced solution by adding our custom structurally constructed sheet metal Crown Flashing with riveted corners and excellent drip edges designed to shed water while allowing the chimney to expand and contract with its heat cool cycles. This Crown Flashing system is actually structural and was developed in conjunction with a well trained and experienced copper-smith who had much experience in working on extremely high end projects and restorations of castles and heritage projects. ( Drip edges are specified in the building code but rarely are built into a masonry chimney. ) Our metal Crown Flashing product itself is a 26 gauge 35 year plus - rated product which comes in several colours, in fact it's the same material roofers use to flash all the other areas of the roof. Our Crown Flashing covers up a deteriorating chimney crown in a reasonably priced and functional way and adds at least 35 years to the chimney structure all for a very moderate price. PS: Regular Mason Contractors don't like these crown flashings because it violates some unwritten idea that everything has to be hard - unmovable concrete. Local masons also don't like it because their chimney repair methods and prices do not compete with my simple solution. Oh by the way - I am a Red Seal Journeyman Brick Mason qualified to work in all Canadian Provinces and 52 United States. As well as being WETT Certified as a Canada wide wood heat professional. To recap, our masonry chimney Crown Flashing repair methods allow for cold hot cycles with expansion and contraction, are a maintenance free long term solution and are extremely cost effective. Call for an evaluation and price quote. Usually the price of my repair adds at least double in value to,the curb appeal,of your home. |