Chimney Repair Tips in Maryland
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Does your chimney need repairs? Read all of out chimney repair tips!

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Can I Put Off My Chimney Repair?

We would recommend not procrastinating on home exterior repairs.

It is very important to tackle any potential problem before it becomes a serious issue with serious costs.

A broken chimney can allow rain the other elements to hurt not only the outside, but the inside of your house.

It can also affect the overall insulation of your home and therefore your energy bills.

Chimney Repair Tips

Check your chimney - before anything else, do a thorough check of your chimney once a year (also check if you need any roof repairs while you are up there). Look for nesting birds, cracks, excessive crumbling, and the overall brick health.

Check your chimney top - to assure the cap is in place and not cracked, loose, or broken. If you do not have one, we would highly recommend it to keep out animals, and for the overall wear of your chimney.

Clean any debris out - a great way to prep any repair is to simply remove the broken bricks and mortar. You can use your hands to gently pull out small pieces. Make sure the chimney is stable.

Remove larger broken materials - by using a brick chisel and hammer to get rid of lodged pieces of crack brick. It is a sooty job, so wear protective clothing, and be very careful not to hurt the stable bricks or you might do more harm than good. It is necessary to clean the area in need of repair.

Clean the repair site - because you need to clean work space to ensure everything goes properly. Sweep away any soot and dust. Then use a soaked sponge to wet the area (which will also ensure the mortar will bond to the old brick).

Repair your brick - by laying mortar in even layers. If you are tucking mortar joints, then you will need to take a large trowel, hold the mortar directly beneath the mortar joint, and rake& pack the mortar into the joint using a small tuck pointer.

Clean the area - thoroughly, since any irregularities can trap dust and debris, while also becoming a welcoming space for animal infestations.

Or Leave It To The Professionals!

Kanga Roof will do all your dirty work for you, guarantee our service, and point you to certified expert roof and exterior care across the board.

Let us worry for you, so you can move on with your busy life.

We exceed in affordable, easy, home repair and maintenance.

To learn more about Kanga Roof Roof Cleaning Maryland Services (from gutter replacement, attic ventilation, and roof moss removal) please call us today at 410.799.1600

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