One of the part of the fireplace system is a FIREBOX.
In case of masonry fireplace, Firebox is constructed of masonry product with firebrick lining inside. With an age and usage firebrick lining may deteriorate, crack, split, etc. Atlanta Fireplace tech Inc offers complete firebrick lining replacements as well as minor repairs to the grout joints.
In case of prefabricated metal fireplaces, firebox is constructed from metal shell and refractory brick panel installed inside. Refractory brick panels may crack or crumble and the whole panel needs to be replaced to keep fireplace in good operational condition. Atlanta Fireplace tech offers refractory panels replacement for most factory build fireplaces.
Every chimney is exposed on the harshest possible conditions thru they lifespan. It is temperature, moisture, wind…. To extend a chimney life and to preserve good working conditions very important is to do maintenance and all necessary repairs.
The strongest outside force damaging chimneys is water. Water can get into your chimney in a lot of different ways. It may penetrate the crown, mortar wash, brick work, stone work, flashing, etc. It is very important to inspect and maintain all the components of your fireplace. Atlanta Fireplace Tech ,Inc. offers wide range of waterproofing: Brick stone stone sealing, chimney crown and mortar wash repairs and replacements, chimney CROWN COAT applications, chimney flashing replacements , chimney cricket installations.
The brick and stone chimneys may show effects of being exposed to water over time. It means they may have missing mortar in the mortar joints , flaking or chipping bricks, etc. Atlanta Fireplace Tech Inc provides all masonry repairs needed to existing damages and to prevent further damage .
All masonry chimneys have crown or mortar wash. They should be kept in good condition in order to keep water away. If they damaged – cracked, they may allow water penetration inside the chimney , which may cause even bigger and costlier problems in the future. Atlanta Fireplace Tech, Inc can repair your chimney crown or mortar wash and strongly recommends installing chimney shroud to prevent the same problem in the future.