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Chimney Leaks & ChimneySaver Waterproofing!

Water is your chimney’s worst enemy. Chimneys project above the roof line and are constantly exposed to all of the following elements: rain, snow & wind. Chimneys are very porous and absorb large amounts of water that will expand & contract through the freeze & thaw cycles of winter, causing undue stress, cracking, chimney leaks, fireplace leaks - all the while absorbing water with the need for waterproofing. This endless cycle will progressively escalate the severity of chimney leaks & increase the cost of fireplace chimney repairs.

Often leaks are not evident until it has become more serious and expensive damage to the home has occurred. Protect your investment from chimney water leaks by having the following done.
  1. Have your burner/boiler chimney liner inspected to make sure that they are not oversized. This can cause moisture and cause deterioration of the flue liners.
  2. Repair or replace a damaged chimney crown / splay.
  3. Have a professional grade chimney cap installed to protect the crown / splay and all chimney flue liners in the chimney.
  4. Repair or replace broken bricks and mortar joints.
  5. If the exterior chimney brick no longer allows resistance to the water, then rebuilding a portion or section of the chimney with new bricks.
  6. Have the flashing reformed so that any seams and gaps are not evident, and the flashing is tight against the chimney.
  7. Repair or replace leaky flashing and having it properly weaved under the roof shingles.
  8. Have your chimney Waterproofed with ChimneySaver.
Remember do NOT USE Paint, or any non-vapor permeable water sealer as a waterproofing agent because it will trap moisture inside your chimney accelerating deterioration from within and causing exterior bricks to break off.

Why ChimneySaver?
It is 100% Vapor Permeable, The Water-Based is Environmentally Friendly and has a 10-Year Limited Warranty. This has a Non-Glossy Look and offers Efflorescence/Stain Protection, Mildew/Fungus Resistant and finally offers Freeze/Thaw Protection during the harsh New England Months.