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Fireplaces and Chimneys - New Construction, Renovations, Repairs

8/29/2017
The crisp fall weather is almost upon us and that means that the wood burning season right around the corner.
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That makes late summer the best time to look at your fireplace and chimney home improvement needs.  
If you are looking to add a new fireplace or chimney, there is a world of opportunity to create an old world style with modern day function. We maintain a large collection of ideas on our Pinterest Board to help both new construction customers and renovation customers find something they simply love: 
https://www.pinterest.com/billpearnmason/chimneys-and-fireplaces/
If you are looking to update the style of, or if you are in need of extensive repairs to, your fireplace or chimney then a renovation project is your best bet. Changing the material used and adding some creative touches will bring both new life and long lasting value.
Minor maintenance and repairs will extend the lifespan of your existing fireplace and chimney for decades. If you have some concerns about something you feel may be an issue such as: cracks, leaking, plant growth, animal activity, or loose materials, give us a call. (267) 226-8293

If you are just not sure about something, or would just like some advice, feel free to email your question along with a photo of the area in question. Bill@BillPearnMasonry.com
Bill Pearn Masonry is your go to local contractor for new construction, renovation, and maintenance / repairs of fireplaces and chimneys. ​Check out our fireplaces page for project ideas:
http://www.billpearnmasonry.com/fireplace.html
Also visit our chimneys page:
http://www.billpearnmasonry.com/chimneys.html
** Please be sure to have your chimney properly cleaned at the beginning of every burning season. **
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Chimney Repairs - Protecting Your Investment

12/10/2015
Wood burning fireplaces are a common upgrade to many Pocono homes. Proper chimney care will protect your home's value and enhance its appeal.
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This stone chimney was in need of some repairs to bring it back to its natural beauty and proper functionality.
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While our freeze/thaw cycles will affect all areas on the exterior of your home, in this case, the lack of a proper cap had accelerated water penetration in the joint areas between the stones. This made the chimney more vulnerable to the elements. 
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Previous joint repair attempts needed to be removed, so we dug pretty deeply to remove the joints. Straps were used as a safety measure to be sure the stones stayed in place.
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​Then a proper chimney cap was formed and poured while the joints were repaired in a more long lasting manner. Both of these measures will greatly enhance the lifespan, and therefore the value, of the chimney. 
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​At this point, our portion of the project is completed. The only area of concern, from our point of view, is the chimney cricket. That particular cricket is small for the placement and chimney size. A better design should be considered when there is roofing work done. 
​Do you have any problems with your fireplace or chimney? Give us a call, or email some photos. We will be glad to take a look at it for you! 

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