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For over 38 years, American Chimney has prided itself on keeping homes warm and safe with the best chimney sweeping and repair service in the Greater Cincinnati area. Our American Chimney Sweep and NSCG certifications provide that our servicemen work safely and efficiently across Greater Cincinnati, offering fireplace installation and chimney repairs.
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Chimney Fire/Sudden Occurrence
What is a chimney fire? Frequently I get the question: what is a chimney fire like? Half of them sound like a freight train, the other half are slow rumblers that residents often cannot hear. Burning Practices: Make sure you are burning dried-seasoned wood and that you’re having your chimney inspected annually and cleaned if need.…
Fireplace Creosote Odor
What is creosote? Creosote is a buildup of the byproducts of combustion, which can lead to cause an odor that can permeate through your entire home. However, it takes only one use of your fireplace for a small amount of creosote to build up in your flue system, and when the conditions are right the…
Level 2 Inspection
Level 2 inspections are mandatory if you are making any changes in the way you use your chimney. Such as changing the type of fuel used, or if you have any accidents that may cause damage. If you have had a building fire, chimney fire, or an earthquake. You will need to have a level…
Gas Appliance
Efficiency Did you know that approximately 70% of electricity is lost in generation and transportation? Making electric powered appliances only approximately 30% efficient. Those numbers are shocking to some homeowners. Another shocking statistic is that gas extraction and transportation cause only around a 10 percent loss, leaving a gas-fueled appliance to be up to 90%…
Chimney Flashing
What is flashing? When water flows down the roof alongside the chimney at the flashing, making it a high traffic area for water. Leaks in the flashing are common because of this fact. They join together intersections between two planes, such as where the roof meets a chimney or skylight. Flashing is formed from sheet…
Tuckpointing
What is tuckpointing? We often get calls from customers asking for a tuckpointing estimate or asking exactly what tuck-pointing means. Basically, this is the process of removal of damaged or deteriorated mortar from between the bricks. The purpose of the mortar is to hold the bricks tightly together and to keep the moisture from entering…
Chimney Crown Repair
Customers often ask what’s the best crown repair after getting the confirmation of chimney crown damage. Remember, the chimney crown is not a cap. The purpose of the crown is to shed water off the top of the brick chimney chase. Its also to cap off the brickwork of the chimney.
Smoke Chamber Repair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t856JkH_jk&t=1s Defining a smoke chamber: An important part of any fireplace is the smoke chamber. For instance, it’s the area of the chimney which provides support for the clay flue tiles that make up the chimney’s liner. According to NFPA 211, the walls of smoke chambers should be 6″ thick if lined with firebrick or…
Direct Vent Fireplaces
Information on direct vent fireplaces Direct vent fireplaces are a very efficient type of gas fireplace. Although gas fireplaces have been reliable in the past, direct venting is even better. The primary differences between direct-vent and traditional gas fireplaces are efficiency, safety, and versatility.
Outside Mount Cap
Custom Caps: Outside mount chimney caps come with a “skirt” which is placed over the top of the chimney to fit like the lid of a shoebox. To clarify, the skirt protects the corners of the chimney and the kicker edge helps deflect water away from the sides of the chimney. Like an “umbrella”, the…
Masonry Repair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0k1M00bhS8&t=33s Never put off masonry repair. Chimney damages can start small and lead to extensive issues if not addressed in a timely manner. Bricks may end up spalling or falling away from the structure. 2 Possible Dangers: For instance, here are some examples of serious damages that may occur if repairs are not acted upon…
We fix Leaky Chimneys- No Need to Call a Roofer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1GGGUHuunU Leaky chimneys are very common in our rainy season of March-July. As a result, Cincinnati has on the average 132 days rain that brings us 42 “1/4 inches of rain. Nearby cities of Portland(39″), Orlando (53″), and Seattle(38″) do not have anywhere near as much rainfall as Cincinnati. Firstly, every chimney contractor should know,…
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My experience was very positive with America Chimney Sweep and Masonry. We had them out at the end of winter to make sure our chimney was cleaned out and ready for next time around. They did a great job and we plan on using them again!
Fred A.
This is the way SERVICE should be. I called for an appointment and a date was set, the representative for American Chimney explained exactly what they would do to clean and light/repair my gas fire logs and the price. They showed up timely, and did exactly what was promised. Best service and I highly recommend them! Very dependable and personable.
Jan B.
American Chimney Sweep and Masonry came to our home today to conduct an inspection to see where water could be entering our house around our chimney. The team that came out was thorough, knowledgeable, and efficient, fixing possible sources of water entry immediately and providing estimates on other chimney repair work and maintenance. I was impressed with their expertise and desire to fix the problem!
Mike G.
About American Chimney
Our customers’ referrals about our service are what have driven our business for two generations and almost three decades. I assure you that all of our office staff and service technicians undergo constant training on OSHA safety requirements, customer service, and the necessary technical training that our fire safety and energy industry demands. With today’s technology and the internet, we expect our customers to shop for service and value. We are well aware that you as a customer have many choices for you to invite into our home, and we want to be that service company.