According to the brick institute of america water is the number 1 cause of chimney deterioration.
Chimneyrx masonry fireplace chimney water repellent.
Allows moisture in brick to evaporate.
Chimneyrx masonry chimney water repellent is a modified siloxane based product specifically designed for chimneys to penetrate deeply in to most masonry and concrete pores.
Water based siloxane penetrates masonry up to 1 4 or more depending on surface porosity and moisture content at time of application.
Unfortunately as temperatures rise and fall the absorbed water can wear at the masonry and cause the brick to crack crumble and burst from the inside out.
This reduces costly chimney repairs like spalling scaling deterioration and freeze thaw damage that result from trapped moisture when film forming water sealers are used.
What water does to your masonry chimney crown.
A chimney rx masonry chimney water repellent treatment is 100 vapor permeable so it allows the water vapors to escape.
Protect your chimney today with these easy to use do it yourself chimney maintenance products.
Chimneyrx masonry fireplace chimney water repellent 1 gallon 44 98.
Unlike acrylics silicones and other waterproofing sealers that form a film on the surface and trap water vapors chimneyrx masonry waterproofing products allow deep penetration of the active ingredients of up to 1 4 inch or more.
Chimney rx products are designed to seal and protect your chimney from the damaging effects of water penetration.
Firebox rebuild repair.
The part of the fireplace that holds the fire itself is known as the firebox.
Use your area calculation from step one to determine how much water repellent material you ll need.
Once your drop cloths are in place apply the water repellent using a pump up garden sprayer with a fan type nozzle.
If your masonry is in need of repair you can count on the experts at fireplace solutions by the chimney sweeper to provide the most beautiful durable and effective results possible.
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Because the materials used to build your masonry chimney and your crown are naturally porous they naturally absorb water.