Davis Chimney and Fireplace Installation & RepairThere are many ways to repair a chimney. First, our employees make sure that your roof is protected. We cover the surrounding area of the roof around the chimney. Next, it is time to set up the scaffolding. Again, we assure you that we take the proper precaution. We make sure our scaffolding is set up to the highest degree so it does not leave any marks behind. It is also our job to ensure that the inside of your home is properly protected. Many homeowners become nervous of getting their chimney repaired because they believe it will cause a huge mess inside their home and potentially lead to other issues. With Davis Masonry, this is nothing to worry about. We cover the whole floor that surrounds your chimney with a protective covering. We also protect any furniture that is in the area surrounding the chimney. We cover your windows, sofas, lounge chairs, and any other pieces of furniture that may get debris on them.
Chimney DemolitionIf we deem is necessary for total demolition of the chimney, we will recommend that to you. Also, if you wish for your chimney to be fully demolished we can do that for you as well. If this is the case, we start brick by brick taking down your existing chimney. Excavation will most likely be necessary in order to create more room for the footing. Our staff is completely trained and highly equipped to complete these necessary tasks. Once we add the rebar for the footing we can then move on to building the chimney steel reinforcement. We then will mix the concrete that will be used for the chimney footing.
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Once poured, we will then set the CMU's. It is incredibly important to us that the footing in level. This is something we teach our team and put great emphasis on. If the footing for the chimney is not level, this could cause many problems in the future. Leveling the footing is one of the most important steps of this whole process and we take it very seriously. Once the footing is completed, it is not time to lay the bricks. The exterior ash access door, forming the hearth, and installing the gas stub-out are also huge steps that cannot be overlooked even by the slightest degree. Here at Davis Masonry we take pride in our work and guarantee nothing will be overlooked. Once the hearth concrete is poured and set we continue to build the facing of the chimney and construct the ash pit. A key piece of chimneys is the fire box with combustion air kit. These are designed to improve the fireplace's efficiency. We use clay tile flue liners to ensure the safety of our customers. They virtually do not allow any heat or corrosive byproducts of any materials to pass through the chimney. When laying brick for the exterior hearth we take into consideration that pattern you may want it laid in. Some patterns require more work and more cutting in order to get the precise angles but it can be done! Ultimately, you will work with us in the beginning stages of the process to design what you think will work best for your home. Once the hearth and cavity has been grouted, we move on to constructing the chimney architectural detail. Again, we can have conversations with you in the beginning to let you know some of the most common designs we work with. We want you involved every step of the way! When installing the chimney flashing, we are sure to be precise. Unfortunately, many reasons for a chimney leak is the sheet metal flashings. We take this step extremely seriously. We love what we do and we want to provide the best service possible to our customers. Please call us today and see how we can make your life easier!