Driving through the Main Line during the colder winter months, you can see billows of smoke rising from chimneys, filling the grey sky. The warmth and comfort a fireplace can provide is unmatched. Unfortunately, over time the structural makeup of chimneys begin to deteriorate. Regular chimney maintenance is one of those necessary evils of owning a fireplace, or wood-burning stove. Premier Pointing, the number one resource for Bryn Mawr chimney repair needs, has been providing homeowners with masonry solutions for years. Premier has expertise in the following areas:
• Repointing, or pointing- Masonry units are held together by mortar joints. Constant weathering will begin to break down these joints, compromising the structural integrity of the entire structure. Repointing is the process of replacing the failed mortar with a custom mortar mix that will leave your chimney better than new.
• Masonry repair- From replacing a few distraught bricks to resealing your chimney crown, Premier has the experts to get the job done.
• Complete chimney rebuild- Like the saying goes, “Time isn’t kind”. A neglected chimney can easily begin to fall apart. The longer it goes untreated, the worse the damage will become. Premier Pointing has experience rebuilding brick, stone, and even stucco chimneys.
Most homeowners we speak with aren’t even sure if they are in need of chimney repair. Here are some signs we advise looking out for before calling our Bryn Mawr chimney repair craftsmen:
• Failing mortar joints
• Flaking or spalling brick and stone
• Cracked chimney crown
• Damaged wallpaper in the area surrounding a fireplace
• Animals infesting the chimney
Have you noticed any of these indicators? If you have seen these problems, or simply want your chimney assessed for structural damage, call Premier Pointing today to setup a free estimate with our Bryn Mawr chimney repair masters.