FireGuard chimney flue repair system
For over 19 years A Plus Air Services provides professional chimney services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A Plus Air Services has been keeping homes throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, delivering complete chimney sweeping services since 2005. We specialize in chimney & fireplace inspection, sweeping, repairing & relining keeping these systems free of dangerous debris and other problematic conditions. All our cleaning procedures and technicians’ training programs are based on Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) standards.
If your house was constructed before 1950, it likely has a brick masonry chimney. Many chimneys from that period feature smaller flues made from terra cotta (ceramic) tiles. If one of these tiles is cracked or broken, or if the mortar joint has deteriorated, it can allow heat from a fire to ignite the attic rafters or enable toxic gases like carbon monoxide to enter your home.
Today, we can use a coating that will seal those cracks. What is the coating? It’s called FireGuard, and it is a ceramic resurfacing and mortar joint repair system.
FireGuard is a refractory mortar that is a mix of sand, cement, fireclay, and specialized materials such as calcium aluminate. Refractory mortars are highly resistant to heat and will help protect your home from a chimney setting it on fire. FireGuard is rated effective up to 3,205°F, the highest of any chimney coating product.
An applicator is run through the chimney to apply the coating; inside the applicator is a high-frequency vibrator that ensures that FireGuard deeply penetrates all the cracks, breaks, and worn mortar joints. The vibrating applicator will apply the coating evenly, so you can be sure that your chimney won’t leak toxic fumes or ignite your roof.
If you have an older home with a narrow masonry chimney and suspect it might be damaged, contact us for an inspection. A defective or broken chimney liner should not be ignored. If left unaddressed, a damaged chimney liner could lead to a chimney fire or the inhalation of toxic fumes.
