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Video Inspection/Scanning
A video scan is where we use a camera system which is lowered into the chimney (or pushed up from the bottom). The camera allows us to inspect the chimney from a range of just a few inches.
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Chimney Safety Inspection and Repair
A chimney inspection is a simple investment that can significantly reduce the dangers associated with chimneys. The NFPA recommends that all chimneys be inspected annually.
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Chimney Caps
Every chimney needs a cap. It is your chimney’s protection against rain, snow, ice and animals. Water causes the greatest damage to the mortar, porous brick, liner and chimney crown.
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Chase Covers
A chase cover is a metal hood that covers the top of one or more venting systems (chimneys). These covers may begin to rust due to old age, heat from the fireplace or many environmental conditions.
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Chimney Liners
Hidden by the exterior, most chimneys have a liner. A chimney liner can be clay, terracotta, stainless steel or aluminum, depending on the application. A chimney without a proper liner leaves your home unprotected against harmful carbon monoxide gases or fire.
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Dampers
A Damper is a plate or valve inside a duct or chimney that regulates the flow of air. It is also used to keep the weather out and cool or warm air in. Some chimneys have a lever or knob that controls the Damper, but in other cases you may have to reach up with your hand or a tool.
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Draft Solutions
There are two main factors that influence your chimney’s performance, Draft and Capacity. Draft is the force behind the airflow and Capacity is the chimney’s ability to handle the flow.
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Fireplace, Furnace, Woodstove, Wood Stove Insert & Pellet Stove Flue Sweeps
No matter what type of wood or gas fireplace you have, Gino Barbati Chimney Sweep, Inc. sweeps the entire system from the fireplace up which includes the firebox, smoke chamber, smoke shelf and flue.
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Flashing
A common problem with older chimneys is water leaking around the chimney. In some cases this is due to aging mortar in the bricks. Other causes include improper installation of the flashing, settling of the house, or damage to the chimney that can affect the chimney’s flashing, allowing water in.
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Gas Log Sets
Gas Log Sets require that you already have an existing wood burning fireplace and chimney system. They are available for set up with Natural Gas or Propane systems.
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Leaking Smoke
A chimney leaking smoke is a fire hazard. One small piece of burning soot could exit through a crack and set your roof on fire or any surrounding flammable material.
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Fireplace Odor
Unpleasant odors from your fireplace can be caused by several conditions. Moisture, rain or snow soaking into your chimney liner and soot deposits are some examples.
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Pointing – Brick and Stone
Chimney repointing is important to the maintenance of your chimney. When the mortar begins to deteriorate, crack, chip or crumble it will need to be replaced with new mortar.
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Stone facing
Stone Veneers have become the latest trend as a decorative feature to many internal and external applications. Their popularity is due to natural appearance, textures, light weight advantages and affordability.
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Stucco and Repair
Most stucco deterioration results from water getting into the structure of your house. There are many paths through which water can enter; door or window openings, the roof or around your chimney.
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Terra Cotta
Chimney liners of masonry fireplaces are normally built with Terra-Cotta flue tiles. These flue tiles act as a shield from heat but can crack due to thermal shock or chimney fires.
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Woodstove and woodstove insert installations and relinings
If you enjoy your fireplace but would like to improve its effectiveness, you may want to consider a woodstove insert. It is essentially a woodstove that fits right into your fireplace.
