Fireplace Repair New Jersey
Fireplace Repair New Jersey
Firebrick may wear out and crack over time. The purpose of the firebrick is to protect the firebox wall and to help keep enough heat inside the firebox. Small hairline cracks may not be an immediate problem but indicate that it is time to order a replacement brick.
Gasketing:
Fiberglass or ceramic gasketing is used to seal the doors, glass and on some cast iron stoves the seams between cast iron and panels. With time the gasketing will need to be replaced.
Most signs of a damaged fireplace include: 1) Brick that show heavy use; 2) Bricks that are not aligned correctly; 3) Missing mortar or cracked bricks; 4) Signs of water entry; 5) Gaps between the lintel or where the firebox meets the façade; 6) Metal components showing rust or corrosion.
SMOKTITE REPAIR New Jersey
This commonly overlooked area may require repairs to meet the current standards and prevent a potential structure fire in New Jersey.
Until now, it has been necessary to remove the damper frame and adjacent brickwork in order to hand trowel a cement-type material onto the masonry surface. This option was difficult and costly, but now there is…Smoktite is a unique ceramic product that is sprayed in smoke chambers to seal holes and gaps. It creates a smooth, highly isolative coating that is impervious to acids, vapors, and water – and is good to 3000º Fahrenheit!
