Minneapolis, MN Chimney Repair
Open Hearth Surgery
Healing your chimney one appointment at a time
Chimney doctors is well known for our chimney repair services throughout the Twin Cites metro area
Protect your home from potential health and safety hazards by addressing issues with your aging chimney. Chimneys for wood-burning fireplaces are often lined with terracotta clay flue tiles, which can deteriorate or crack over time. This wear and tear is typically caused by exposure to the elements, water damage, or natural events.
Our rainy and winterly climate in Minnesota can cause chimneys to become damaged due to freezing and thawing bricks. This can significantly affect the structural integrity of the chimney, often resulting in leakage, discoloration, and irreparable damage. This makes major repairs or full chimney rebuilds for homes in Minnesota very common.
Chimney Doctors is a full-service chimney repair company that can handle all your chimney rebuilding needs. Our experienced, highly trained and certified chimney technicians specialize in all types of chimney repairs, as well as entire chimney rebuilds. We pride ourselves on performing every chimney job quickly and professionally, always adhering to the highest standards of the chimney industry.
Chimney relining
Repair your weathered chimney with our chimney relining services. We can replace your existing clay liner with a stainless steel liner that comes with a lifetime warranty. If your chimney needs a repair, our team of experts is ready to help.
Current Minnesota Residential Chimney Code (codes listed in the 2018 IRC or NFPA 211 may not apply to MN current code standards)
“Each fireplace, whether it is gas or wood burning, must have an “intact” lining system. If a lining system is compromised, a reline or repair is required. ”
How stainless steel relining works
Stainless steel chimney liners are UL 1777 listed as a replacement lining system of a solid fuel burning appliance. They have a lifetime warranty and hold up to the corrosive elements found in creosote. We insulate the liner with a "cerwool" blanket to promote better drafting and more efficient heating. Replacing a lining system with terracotta clay tiles is still an option, however it is a less cost effective option due to the labor required to complete this type of repair.
We begin with an accurate measurement of the fireplace opening to properly size the liner. This will help ensure a proper draft when using the fireplace. A liner too small can cause smoke issues. We begin the installation by shattering and the removal of all the existing clay tiles. We then insulate the stainless steel liner and insert it into the chimney.
Once inserted, we secure and seal the liner in place by parging the bottom with high temp refractory cement such as Chamber Tech 2000. For cosmetic reasons, we terminate the liner at the top with a clay tile. Once completed, we install a stainless steel chimney cap to prevent animals, rain, or snow from entering the chimney.
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