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(using The National Fire Protection Association standard 211)
states that “Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year…”
How often do you meet a service person who loves what they do for a living? Well, we really enjoy what we do!
We offer a full list of chimney and venting system services. We understand the intricacies of the venting systems in your home and are equipped to address all of your chimney maintenance and safety needs. Our services include:
Chimney Sweeping and Inspections
Pinckletink Chimney Service uses state of the art equipment to sweep and inspect chimneys of all kinds. While sweeping your system, we perform a Level I Inspection, looking for obvious problems that could prevent peak performance. When necessary, we will perform a more detailed Level II Inspection. In either case, we will provide you with a written report outlining the condition of your chimney with recommendations to prevent or repair performance and safety problems.
Chimney Sweeping and Inspections
Pinckletink Chimney Service uses state of the art equipment to sweep and inspect chimneys of all kinds. While sweeping your system, we perform a Level I Inspection, looking for obvious problems that could prevent peak performance. When necessary, we will perform a more detailed Level II Inspection. In either case, we will provide you with a written report outlining the condition of your chimney with recommendations to prevent or repair performance and safety problems.
Not sure if you need a chimney sweep to come out to your house? Or, concerned about getting your home dirty? And, what is the difference between having your chimney inspected and having it swept? Here are two short online tutorials that walk you through the basics of what we do as a Certified Chimney Sweep on chimney sweeping and inspections: www.csia.org.
Install Chimney Liners
We believe that even the best looking chimney is only as good as its liner or liners. If there is no liner or the existing liner is cracked, deteriorated, softened, or is missing mortar between the flue tiles it is a chimney which, in the words of NFPA 211, "no longer has the continued ability to contain the products of combustion" and should be lined or relined. We pride ourselves in using the best stainless steel chimney liner system available - Ventinox or HomeSaver!
Waterproofing and Repair
PCS can repair those missing or loose mortar joints between the bricks, using a process called “tuckpointing.” We can “re-top” a badly deteriorated chimney above the roofline and seal the tiniest cracks in masonry to prevent water damage.
Chimney flashing can be a real problem, too. We apply “Flash Seal,” the only flashing system with a seven-year warranty.
The chimney’s crown (the mortar spread on top of a brick chimney to prevent water infiltration from the top) commonly fails. Water then enters between the bricks below where it freezes and expands during our cold Maine winters. This causes the chimney top eventually to break apart. We apply “Crown Seal” to fix that problem. It carries a warranty, too!
Install Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are the best way to protect the chimney’s top and to prevent rain, snow, animals, leaves, and other debris from entering your chimney. We have many styles to choose from. Each allows for easy servicing of your flues. All have lifetime warrantees.
PCS can provide you with completely portable “Certified in Space” technology to remove odors and pollutants from the air you breathe in your home. Just one of our units may be able to clean the air in your whole home with no filters to replace!
Here are just a few more things we can do:
Waterproofing and Repair
PCS can repair those missing or loose mortar joints between the bricks, using a process called “tuckpointing.” We can “re-top” a badly deteriorated chimney above the roofline and seal the tiniest cracks in masonry to prevent water damage.
Chimney flashing can be a real problem, too. We apply “Flash Seal,” the only flashing system with a seven-year warranty.
The chimney’s crown (the mortar spread on top of a brick chimney to prevent water infiltration from the top) commonly fails. Water then enters between the bricks below where it freezes and expands during our cold Maine winters. This causes the chimney top eventually to break apart. We apply “Crown Seal” to fix that problem. It carries a warranty, too!
Install Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are the best way to protect the chimney’s top and to prevent rain, snow, animals, leaves, and other debris from entering your chimney. We have many styles to choose from. Each allows for easy servicing of your flues. All have lifetime warrantees.
PCS can provide you with completely portable “Certified in Space” technology to remove odors and pollutants from the air you breathe in your home. Just one of our units may be able to clean the air in your whole home with no filters to replace!
Here are just a few more things we can do:
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- Repair masonry fireplaces