A-1 Chimney Cleaning and Repair

A-1 Chimney Cleaning and Repair Masonry contractor specializing in residential and commercial repairs. No job too big or small.

Masonry contractors specializing in the following services:

Commercial & Residential
Pointing / Rebuilding
Installation of Rain Caps & Screens
Fireplace Repairs
Fireplace & Chimney Cleanings
Tuck-Pointing
Crown Repairs & Replacement
Firebox Repairs
Damper Repairs & Installation
Chimney Repairs
Chimney Rebuilding
All Types of Masonry: Brick, Block, Stucco & Stone
Fire-Damage Claims
Stone Repairs &

Rebuilding, Including Natural Stone & Cultured Stone
Stucco-Chimney Repair
New Stucco Installation
Stainless Steel Liners
Aluminum Liners
Clay Tile Liners
Tile ‘A’ Flue Chimney Relining
Smokestacks
Tuck-Pointing
Rebuilding
Teardown & Haul-Away
Chimney Sealing & Waterproofing

07/26/2024

Overtime the corrosive byproducts created during combustion can cause the most durable brick or stone to deteriorate. Acidic flue gasses corrode mortar joints, increasing the risk of collapse and shortening the chimney’s functional lifespan.

07/19/2024

Creosote is the byproduct of burning wood and fossil fuels. It is highly flammable, so its buildup can be dangerous. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), you should have you chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

07/12/2024

Why are most chimneys completely vertical? That's because a straight chimney allows the fastest and easiest route for dangerous gases to escape from your fireplace, heating system or stove. Chimney experts say a straight structure provides the best draft.

07/05/2024

Applying waterproof after water damage has already occurred can do more damage than it does good. Be sure to have the bricks properly repaired or replaced before doing any waterproofing, or you could just be trapping water inside the brick.

06/28/2024

What is an inflatable chimney balloon? It is a device that can be placed in your chimney and can stop warm air from leaving through the chimney and cool air from coming into the home when it isn’t cold enough for the fireplace to be used.

06/21/2024

Did you know that the early Romans were among the first people to warm the inside of their dwellings? While interior heating pipes were laid under floors and inside walls, they also relied on a kind of chimney flue that piped smoke outside.

06/14/2024

A good chimney cap is an important part of any chimney infrastructure. Chimney caps, for one thing, arrest sparks, which prevent fires. They also keep animals like squirrels and birds out. Additionally, chimney caps keep water from entering the flue and chimney shell, limit downdrafts when it is windy, and help prevent noxious odors from building up.

06/07/2024

As central heating took hold in the mid 1900s, the function of chimneys changed, which allowed them to become much more ornamental and uniquely stylistic. A chimney restoration expert can make sure it still works for central heating, and repair ornamental damage.

05/31/2024

To bring your old chimney up to par, a liner is a relatively easy way to make your chimney useable again. If your chimney is more than 60 years old and original, a liner creates a safe, airtight passage for exhaust gases and smoke to move out of your house.

05/24/2024

Shingle style houses were largely built from 1880-1900, but was still used through the 1900s. This classic style house had chimneys that were often centrally located within the house. When a chimney restorer is working on these, they'll make sure to integrate the chimney into the roof correctly.

05/17/2024

Carved brick chimneys were characteristic of late Gothic Tudor buildings, like the ones at Thornbury Castle, built in 1514. The intricate details made the structure appear more like a castle than a home.

05/10/2024

Professional chimney restoration is a great way to keep your chimney cleaned and properly functioning, and protected against animal nesting and excessive rain. This can include anything from installing a new cap to a complete chimney relining.

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Akron, OH
44320

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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