Chimney Repairs Ireland
Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny.
Use Hetas Trained Engineers for all your chimney repairs and upgrades. Stove Installations , Chimney Relining ,Chimney Rebuilds
Fire places and chimneys are standard items in house construction.
Fireplaces can accommodate open fires or closed appliances stoves etc.
In order for the chimney to function and serve its purpose it needs to be constructed correctly and maintained throughout its life.
Chimney Fires
Possible causes , Dirty chimney or old birds nests
Chimney cleaning is an essential before winter burning, clean the smoke chamber and remove the flammable cresote deposits and soot build up.
Chimney fires may affect the structure of the chimney causing distortion of the metal or ceramic clay structures and resulting in chimney failure.
Chimney Leaks and Dampness
Possible Causes Cracked Render, mortar joint breakdown, cracked masonry or crazing, roof flashing damage, spalling masonry or bricks,
,chimney Cap cracked
Water penetration
The chimney stack sitting at the highest point of the house has no protection from the elements, The moisture that penetrates the masonry periodically freezes and thaws causing expansion and undue stress on the material causing movement and cracking.
