Certified Chimneys has proudly served the North Shore and Lake County, IL, since 1985. We're a chimney restoration company specializing in everything you need to ensure safety and proper compliance with local ordinances. At Certified, our expert masons work safely, carefully, and cleanly no matter what the project entails. We have a wide selection of materials to work with and are able to match your home or building's existing brick and mortar. We have made a strong presence in our community and are continuously striving to offer the best to our customers, something you will quickly recognize.
In modern chimneys, top sealing dampers are installed at the top of a chimney for the purpose of sealing the flue shut when the fireplace is not in use. These are rated as much as 90 percent more effective than throat dampers, as they feature a silicone rubber gasket seal.
We realize that not all builders think about cozy nights in front of the fire when they design family areas. If your home needs a chimney in order to install the fireplace of your dreams, we’re always available to take on the project.
There are a number of options for homeowners that decide on chimneys. You can choose a traditional wood-burning masonry fireplace and chimney or go for a gas or propane unit or a fireplace that is ventless and can be wall-mounted. Your chimney expert can explain the pros and cons of each.
Cracked crowns in chimneys are actually, fairly common, usually caused by the mortar crown shrinking, cracking, or deteriorating as a result of age or water damage. When this occurs, bricks can come loose and fall off and interfere with other chimney components.
When we talk about the chimney, we're talking about the structure itself that runs from a source of heat up to the air, but not the space inside it. The space inside it for the smoke or gases is called the flue.
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