Chimney Services

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Grind and Tuck Point

Getting your chimney ground out and re-tucked doesn't just help your curb appeal, it will help keep your chimney strong for years to come. It is essential to have full and strong mortar joints in your chimney to ensure the structural integrity of your chimney, as well as prevent water leaks by strengthening joints. 

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Counter Flashing

We at Black Horse know how important it is in the Puget Sound area to have code compliant counter flashing installed. Counter flashing is a crucial aspect of your chimney that you want to be functional. Having proper installation will prevent any leaks from coming into your home. Our crews have been thoroughly trained in flashing installation to ensure you are receiving the best product and workmanship on your home.

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Crown Work

Your crown is the first line of defense on top of your chimney to prevent from water getting into your home. Having a well done concrete crown is incredibly important to avoiding leaks in your home. If your crown is not properly built up, it will cause water to pool, lead to leaks, vegetation growth and cracking. Your crown, flue tile and rain cap are essential parts of your chimney. When one is failing it can impact the others and lead to larger problems later.

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Sweeps and Inspections

Sweeps and inspections are required maintenance necessary for a healthy and safe chimney. It prevents soot build up and carbon deposits in your flue liner, that can lead to dangerous chimney fires. Inspecting for cracks and voids is pertinent to preventing possible fire hazards. Carbon build up, cracks and voids can lead to venting issues and health hazards as well. Regular use of your fireplace will garner more frequent inspections and sweeps.

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Firebox and Throat Repairs

When your firebox and throat have damages it will become a fire hazard. It is important to have your firebox and throat inspected if you are using your fireplace regularly. Throat repairs can include repairing smoke shelves, holes, cracks and voids. Firebox repairs can help fix cracks in brick and joints to prevent fire hazards. It is important to have a well maintained firebox and throat to ensure safe burning.

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Damper Removals and Installations

Dampers are essential to preventing back draft and loss of heat in your home, they can also prevent from getting critters in your chimney. Specialty dampers can also act as a rain cap to protect your home from water damages. Getting your damper serviced or inspected can help prevent any future problems. The most common damages associated with dampers are when they are rusted out which can prevent the ability to operate properly, leading to dangerous outcomes.

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Flue Tile Installations

Proper installation of flue tiles will impact your ability to burn. Flue tiles have to be constructed with the proper materials to withstand the extreme temperatures. Working in conjunction with your crown and your rain cap is crucial. Flue tiles in poor condition will impact the integrity of your rain cap and crown. Top flue tile height is key to keep any output directed up and away from the structure. Flue tiles being installed correctly will help prevent water from getting inside your home.

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Rain Cap Installations

Rain caps are a vital part to keeping water outside of your home. Working with your flue tile and crown they prevent any interior leaks, if one is having issues it will lead each part to have failures.  Rain caps can serve as a spark arrestor and are a way to ward off critters from nesting in your chimney.  Our stainless steel rain caps are designed to last through all weather conditions for many years to come.

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Rebuilds and Restorations

Getting your chimney rebuilt can be a necessity to keep your home safe and ensure you can burn in your fireplace. There can be a lot of different aspects in your chimney that would garner a rebuild; for example poor mortar joints, shear cracks, and bad brick or stone. All of those will impact the structural integrity of your chimney and can be a safety hazard. Another major fire hazard is a chimney leaning away from your home, a rebuild would be necessary in this case. Restoring your chimney can be the easy fixes similar to getting a grind and tuck point on cracks and voids in joints, relaying brick that are spalling or loose, getting crown work done and/or new counter flashing installed.