1. Chimney Repair Methods
Non-Destructive
Chimney Repair Methods

2. Anatomy of a Chimney Crown Flue Liner Air Space Mortar Joint Brick

3. Three Common Chimney Problems
Gaps Between Flue Tiles
Cracked Flue Tiles
Flaking Flue Tiles (Spalling)

4. Fire & Health Risks Deterioration Creosote Build Up Gases Fire
Pieces of Flue Tile
Excess Air

5. Chimney Safety Institute of America
According to the CSIA (csia.org), Problems such as gaps, cracks, and spalling in your chimney’s flu can present serious risks to your home and family, because your chimney can no longer perform it’s intended function – to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside.
Creosote Build Up
Gases
Deterioration

6. Building Codes
Building codes and fire standards require that chimneys are structurally sound, durable, smoke tight, and capable of conveying flue gases to the outside completely and safely.
Creosote Build Up
Gases
Deterioration

7. National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)
“If the flu liner in a chimney has softened, cracked or otherwise deteriorated so that it no longer has the ability to contain the products of combustion (i.e., heat, moisture, creosote, and flue gases), it shall be removed or replaced, repaired or relined…” NFPA 211 – Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel – Burning Appliances (2006)
Creosote Build Up
Gases
Deterioration

8. Joint Repair Method Before Before Before Missing Mortar After
Between Flue Tiles
After
Video camera
Before
Gaps Sealed with
HeatShield
After

9. Resurfacing Method Before Restores Original Integrity of Flue
No Tile Removal Required
Before
Missing Mortar
Between Flue Tiles
After
Spalling Flue Tile
Cracked Flue Tile
Before
Gaps, Cracks &
Spalling Repaired
With HeatShield
After

10. HeatShield Cerfractory Flue Sealant
Listed to UL 2425
Rated “Super Duty” – ASTM C199
20 Year Warranty
Factory Trained Installers
Economical
Eco Friendly
Creosote Build Up
Gases
Deterioration

11. HeatShield Cerfractory Flue Sealant
Creosote Build Up
Gases
Deterioration
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