603’s Waterproofing Services Guarantee Long-Lasting Protection

Waterproofing your chimney is a preventive measure that is well worth the cost, as it can save you significant dollars in repair costs down the line. This is one service we highly recommend to all of our customers because it guarantees years of protection and ensures your masonry doesn’t break down or make your fireplace and chimney unsafe for use.

One of the biggest reasons homeowners (especially in this part of the country) should invest in waterproofing is because of the freeze/thaw process. While water itself is very harmful to brickwork and mortar, the freeze/thaw process quickens the rate at which your system will break down.

The Freeze/Thaw Process Explained

What exactly happens throughout the freeze/thaw process? Here’s a step-by-step explanation.

1. Your unprotected brickwork absorbs rain, snow, and any other type of moisture it’s exposed to.
2. Temperatures drop and the absorbed water freezes, expands, and puts pressure on your brickwork from the inside, causing small cracks and gaps to form.
3. Temperatures rise above freezing and the ice in your masonry melts.
4. Your brickwork (still unprotected) absorbs even more rain, snow, and moisture, filling in the gaps that weren’t there previously.
5. Temperatures drop below freezing again, and the water freezes, pushes on your brickwork, and causes more cracking to occur.
6. This cycle repeats itself throughout the colder months.

As you can tell, once the freeze/thaw process starts, it’s a vicious cycle that typically occurs multiple times throughout the winter months (especially here in Southern New Hampshire when things tend to get pretty chilly).

Clearly, avoiding these damages is a must, which is why there’s no time to lose when it comes to booking your chimney waterproofing service.

Why Our Waterproofing Services Work Better…

We sometimes get asked, ‘Why not just buy some paint or a store-bought sealant and waterproof the chimney that way?’ Well, while these products may keep water out of your masonry, they unfortunately lack one important feature – vapor permeability.

If you simply seal up your brickwork so no water can get in, all of the pre-absorbed moisture will remain stuck inside and continue breaking the masonry down. Plus, moisture is created when you burn a fire in your fireplace, and if that moisture can’t escape, it can also be damaging to your chimney’s brickwork.

That’s why we use specialized products – products that block out moisture, while still allowing your brickwork to breathe out vapors, as well as any necessary fireplace fumes. With our waterproofing services, your chimney is protected against moisture damage from the outside elements, plus the damage that trapped water vapor can cause.

Keep in mind, though, that repairs may be necessary before these products are applied. For adequate protection, damage and deterioration needs to be addressed prior to waterproofing.

We’ll Help You Every Step of the Way

Think it may be time to give your chimney the added protection that only waterproofing can provide? From repairs to preventive maintenance, we’ll be there for you through it all. We can get your chimney where it needs to be in terms of structural integrity, then apply waterproofing products to keep it better protected season after season.

Give us a call at 603-892-1092 today to schedule an appointment. We’re here for you!

 

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