Chimney Waterproofing
Chimney masonry in South Carolina takes a beating from the weather. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your chimney from chimney water damage. Chimney waterproofing is one of those ways.
Advanced Chimney Sweep provides expert chimney waterproofing services and chimney inspections for our customers in Spartanburg, Greenville, Easley, Roebuck, Mauldin, Traveler’s Rest, Simpsonville, and other South Carolina communities throughout Spartanburg and Greenville counties.
Chimney Waterproofing Solutions
The first step toward resolving a leaky chimney is an inspection, which will tell us where the leak is centered, the extent of the damage, and the right way to fix it.
After repairs, we can get to work waterproofing your chimney. For this job, we use a product called ChimneySaver Advanced Water Repellent made by SaverSystems, a leader in chimney-protection products throughout South Carolina and the entire U.S.
When applied by our Certified Chimney Professionals, this compound effectively keeps water away from the masonry. An added benefit is that it allows naturally occurring moisture on the masonry to escape through a vapor-permeable barrier.
ChimneySaver chimney waterproofing won’t make your chimney look “glossy,” and it won’t alter the color of your bricks. You can paint the chimney with a quality oil-based paint after treatment, if you wish.
Addressing Water Damage in Chimneys
You can usually tell when the bricks and mortar of a chimney are starting to fail. You’ll see flaking, cracked, and loose bricks, and you’ll see the mortar between the bricks falling away.
Many things can cause masonry damage, but one of the most common is water intrusion.
Porous bricks naturally absorb water; if there are cracks in the bricks, more water will seep in. When the temperature drops below freezing, the water will freeze and expand, causing even more brick damage.
If ignored, water leaks in the bricks of your chimney can lead to:
- Major brick and mortar deterioration
- Structural instability that could cause the chimney to lean or collapse
- Damage to the chimney liner
- Rusting on the fireplace damper
- Damage to parts of the firebox
- Harmful mold and algae
Chimney Waterproofing Does Not Repair Chimneys
We want to remind our customers that chimney waterproofing won’t repair brick or mortar damage in a masonry chimney, nor will it prevent existing damage from becoming worse.
This is why it’s critical to have all needed repair work completed before applying ChimneySaver.
Is Your Chimney Leaking?
Advanced Chimney Sweep specializes in leaky chimney repair and prevention. We provide:
- Chimney brick repair and replacement
- Tuckpointing to fill in areas of missing mortar
- Repair of flashing, and installation of custom chimney caps, and crowns
- Complete chimney waterproofing with ChimneySaver
If your chimney is leaking, our experienced technicians will inspect it and fix the problem. We’ll leave you with a chimney that works right and looks fantastic.
Speak with a South Carolina chimney waterproofing expert in Spartanburg County, SC or Greenville County, SC by giving us a call. You can also reach out through our contact form.