Professional Chimney Repair Services in Peoria, IL
With all home ownership repair is needed for time to time. One area that is forgotten about is attention to the chimney. If your chimney is made of any type of masonry such as brick, block, or stone a thorough investigation of it should be done every year.
The inspection should include looking for spalding of any masonry surfaces in the brick and stone. All masonry joints should be inspected to make sure that water damages has not occurred causing the masonry joints to soften or erode.
Along with inspecting the masonry joints on stone or brick, attention is also needed to the top concrete crown. The crown is where a large percentage of the damage is done to a brick and stone chimney due to cracks in the surface. If the elements of the weather penetrate this crown, damage will follow as moisture enters.
A homeowner can save considerable cost by repairing the open cracks that are on the top concrete crown along with high-quality waterproofing done every 3 to 5 years. This can prove to be most effective to preventing brick and stone replacement on the chimney. To help understand why damage occurs, visit our YouTube channel for more information.
Gerald & Jason Erickson can help in answering any questions you have and repair services needed. Communication is always the best resource you have in getting what you need done and having your concerns addressed. Take time to make a list of what concerns you have.
At G.H. Erickson & Son in Peoria, IL. you can find a honest and reliable professional chimney contractor to help with any brick or stone replacement that is needed on your chimney and to help prevent future damage and also to add to the beautification of your home.
The inspection should include looking for spalding of any masonry surfaces in the brick and stone. All masonry joints should be inspected to make sure that water damages has not occurred causing the masonry joints to soften or erode.
Along with inspecting the masonry joints on stone or brick, attention is also needed to the top concrete crown. The crown is where a large percentage of the damage is done to a brick and stone chimney due to cracks in the surface. If the elements of the weather penetrate this crown, damage will follow as moisture enters.
A homeowner can save considerable cost by repairing the open cracks that are on the top concrete crown along with high-quality waterproofing done every 3 to 5 years. This can prove to be most effective to preventing brick and stone replacement on the chimney. To help understand why damage occurs, visit our YouTube channel for more information.
Gerald & Jason Erickson can help in answering any questions you have and repair services needed. Communication is always the best resource you have in getting what you need done and having your concerns addressed. Take time to make a list of what concerns you have.
At G.H. Erickson & Son in Peoria, IL. you can find a honest and reliable professional chimney contractor to help with any brick or stone replacement that is needed on your chimney and to help prevent future damage and also to add to the beautification of your home.
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Chimney Caps
Chimney caps play a valuable roll in protecting your chimney from rain and snow, but also in keeping animals out.
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StoneCultured Stone is a wonderful way to enhances the look to any chimney! Cultured Stone is maintenance free and comes in many colors and styles
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Tuckpointing
Cultured Stone
Applying cultured stone is a great way to add style and taste to any project! Cultured stone offers style and curb appeal to chimneys, walls, and entryways. One area that largely gets overlooked is interior designs. Culture stone can be applied to numerous places inside a home or business to enhance.
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Chimney Hood & Caps
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Plaster
Plastering a chimney is a great way to repair it, with out building. Plastering is durable and long lasting. We also offer a variety of color finishes. Contact us today to see if this type of service will work for you.
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