Sound flue linings restored in Brickell
We check the flue in Brickell from the top and the bottom and say what stayed out of sight.
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Things that suggest flue tile damage in Brickell
- Weaker draft than the fireplace used to have
- A lightning strike on or near the chimney
- Rain dripping onto the smoke shelf
- Glazed deposits hiding the tile surface
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Clay flue tile repair, step by step
The space between tile and chimney wall
The code does not want clay flue tiles mortared solid to the brick around them. It allows a limited air space or insulation between tile and masonry, and asks for just enough mortar to make each joint. That gap lets the lining expand and contract with heat.
Old repairs sometimes filled that space with mortar or debris. We note what we can see at the top and at access points. If a previous repair has bridged the gap, we explain whether it matters for the proposed work and how it would be handled.
Flue damage after a lightning strike
Lightning that hits a chimney, or strikes close to it, can split flue tiles and loosen the masonry around them. Repair makers list it among the sudden causes of lining damage. From inside the house, nothing may look different.
If you know or suspect a strike, tell us when you call. We look at the chimney top, the upper tiles and the masonry for signs of damage. The estimate separates lining repair from any other damage the strike may have caused, so each can be decided on its own.
Holding off on fires until the flue is checked
When there are signs of lining damage, the sensible course is to stop using the fireplace or appliance until it has been assessed. Hot gases escaping through a broken joint can reach masonry and framing that were not built to take them. Waiting a few days for answers is a small price.
If you rely on the appliance and need an answer quickly, say so when you call. We explain what is known after the inspection and what remains uncertain. The decision to resume use should rest on findings rather than on how the fireplace looks.
Debris collecting on the smoke shelf
Tile pieces that drop from a damaged flue tend to settle on the shelf behind the damper, where nobody sees them from the room. A growing pile there can hide how much has come down. It can also crowd the damper and disturb the airflow.
We look at the shelf during the assessment and clear the debris as part of the work. What we find there helps us judge how active the damage above has been. If the shelf itself needs repair, that belongs to smoke chamber work and is listed separately.
What a flue repair estimate should spell out
- Access through the damper or cleanout
- Chimney top covered at each day's end
- Repair debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Relining described separately if needed
Flue resurfacing answers in Brickell
What happens if more damage turns up during the work in Brickell?
We stop and explain what we found, what it means for the repair and what it would add. Nothing extra goes ahead without your approval, and the price of any addition is stated before you decide.
Do you keep the chimney covered if the repair takes more than a day?
Yes. Before we come down each day, the flue opening is covered against rain and debris, and the fireplace area is protected and cleaned. Broken tile and cleaning residue are hauled away when the work is complete.
Is resurfacing the same as installing a liner?
No. Resurfacing restores the existing clay lining. One maker states that its sealant does not provide the thermal protection of a liner and is not meant to be used as one. A new liner is a separate job with its own estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo