Hackensack Masonry Repair Company Outlines Most Common Reasons for Repairs

HACKENSACK, N.J. - March 31, 2015 - PRLog -- Guardian Chimney, Hackensack masonry repair and chimney services company, is explaining the most common reasons they are called to homes for masonry repair.

The chimney sweeps say they are often called to homes for repair services to chimneys because of water damage and similar issues. With water damage, the mortar between the chimney bricks will wear down over time, thanks to precipitation, moisture and humidity in the air. The masonry repair company will go to homes to perform a service known as tuckpointing. That is when the mortar between the bricks is carefully removed and then replaced with new mortar. Having this service performed can perserve the metal parts in your chimney and keep them from rusting.

The masonry repair company also says they get a lot of service calls for cracked or broken chimney crowns. This is the part of the chimney that is sealed and helps prevent the brick and mortar from being eroded by water. With time, the chimney crown can fall into a state of disrepair, so it needs replacing every so often, although sometimes depending on the damage, it can be repaired, not replaced.

Finally, the masonry repair company also says they get a lot of calls for broken chimney caps. The chimney cap is what keeps water from being allowed directly down into your chimney, plus it keeps critters from nesting into your chimney too. It also acts as a spark guard by keeping sparks from landing on your home's roof and possibly igniting, and it keeps downdrafts from entering your home and blowing sparks back into your home when it is windy outside. A company like Guardian Chimney can fix broken chimney caps to ensure people, homes and fireplaces stay safe from the threat of a fire breaking out.

The chimney repair and chimney cleaning company recommends that all people who own homes with chimneys and fireplaces call their local masonry repair company to ensure chimneys are in good working order and are safe to use.

Guardian Chimney is a masonry repair, chimney cleaning, waterproofing, tuckpointing and chimney inspection company serving Hackensack and all of New Jersey. They are known for reliable and efficient masonry repair and other chimney-related services. For more information on common reasons for masonry repair, visit the blog at http://guardianchimney.com/common-reasons-for-masonry-repair-hackensack/ .