Chimney Liner:  Typically, a chimney liner can be made of terra cotta clay, ceramic, or metal conduit and is designed to contain and direct the products of combustion to the outside atmosphere.  A properly lined chimney is vital to your safety and will help prevent chimney deterioration. Most masonry chimneys were not designed to handle the venting of modern, high efficiency heating appliances. These improperly designed chimneys can lead to multiple problems for a homeowner and more importantly can be a serious safety hazard. Recent advancements in venting technology have rendered the development of high efficiency chimney lining material. The Chimney Safety Institute of America’s endorsement of these liners has initiated a mass exodus from traditional clay flue tile lining systems. Instead, consumers are leaning towards the new aluminum and stainless steel liners, which provide the assurance and safety that all homeowners demand. By retrofitting a chimney with one of these UL listed, properly fitted, properly installed chimney lining system is the most important, and easiest, way to improve chimney draft, reduce masonry deterioration and protect against carbon monoxide problems. Relining a chimney drastically improves the performance and safety of an existing venting system. This is especially true of fireplace inserts and high efficiency gas appliances.

Masonry Repairs:  Is your chimney falling apart at the seams? Water infiltration, condensation, acidic gases, and erosion all contribute to the deterioration of the masonry structure of your chimney. Some of the signs of this masonry breakdown are visible from the outside; crumbling or flaking bricks, white stains, wet spots, and cracks in the brickwork or mortar crown. Acid from within the chimney, leaves and debris on your rooftop can soften the bricks. There can also be defects inside your chimney you can’t see, like a cracked flue liner, or no flue liner at all. The tuck pointing or rebuilding of a chimney is designed to repair masonry deterioration of the chimney structure. In the process of tuck-pointing, existing mortar joints are cut out to an appropriate depth and the joint is repacked a new mortar compound. The joint is then struck to form a concave surface that will direct water out of the joint. A properly completed tuck-pointing job will give the chimney a much longer life span, and often will enhance its appearance. This preventative maintenance is designed to protect the overall structural integrity and performance of the chimney and to help prevent costly repairs in the future.

Chase Covers: Your chimney top is far from sight, but clearly exposed to potential problems. A properly fabricated aluminum chase cover will help prevent damaging water penetration, erosion and access to animals that build nests in your chimney chase. This cover is custom designed to cover the entire top of your chimney. This chase cover will continue to drop down over the top edge of the chimney and first course of brick to help prevent chimney deterioration caused by precipitation, the primary culprit of concrete and mortar chimney crown problems. Being made of aluminum, the chase top will not rust or leave stains on your chimney or home.

Chimney Caps:  In similarity to a Chase Cover, Chimney Caps are designed to help protect your chimney against many possible problems. Our caps protect against moisture from entering the top of your chimney and doing internal damage to your chimney’s masonry structure and flue tiles. Also, the cap prevents against animals and birds from entering your chimney’s flue to make a home of their own. Finally, a properly installed chimney cap will act as a spark arrestor for material that has not completely combusted during the burning process, thus decreasing the risk of byproduct caused fire.

Flexi-Brick Chimney Enclosures: Flexi-Brick is a relatively new material to the North American chimney industry. Having been developed and used in Western Europe over the past 25 years, Flexi-Brick is revolutionizing chimney and masonry professions across the United States. Even the most critical eye won’t be able to tell the difference between Flexi-Brick and conventional brick even though it is a fraction of the cost. AAA Timberline can enclose an entire masonry chimney or just hide those unsightly vent pipes that detract from the beauty of your home.  The lightweight design of Flexi-Brick allows surfaces to be covered that would normally be impossible to cover with heavy traditional brick. These areas include chimneys that do not have foundations and around vent pipes that exit a home in the middle of a roof. Flexi-Brick will not peel, fade or crack like normal masonry surfaces. This product is an economical alternative to masonry work that will greatly increase the value and charm of your home.