Services
CHIMNEY SERVICES IN BEND AND CENTRAL OREGON
Browns Chimney Services Offered
Yes at Browns Chimney Services of Bend Oregon, we clean chimneys! But our chimney services company does a whole lot more than that. In fact, we help homeowners keep their chimneys in good shape by performing
minor masonry repairs such as crown repair and tuck-pointing (replacing the mortar between bricks) so our clients can avoid larger and more expensive repairs such as having to rebuild the entire chimney.
Masonry:
• Crown Repair: the crown is the top of the chimney and is frequently made of cement. Sometimes, due to weather, the crown begins to disintegrate allowing more water to enter the chimney as well as to erode the bricks underneath. A poor crown often warns of more serious damage in the future.
• Tuck-pointing: Like crown repair, tuck-pointing is another first line of defense against more serious, and expensive, repairs. If the mortar between the bricks of your chimney begins to crumble or can easily be pried loose, it won't be long before the bricks themselves begin to sag. Well, you can imagine what a problem this can be with all the weight pushing down.
• Waterproofing: If crown repair and tuck-pointing can minimize more serious damage, can anything be done to minimize those problems? Yes and by having the exterior of your chimney waterproofed you can minimize even these initial problems.
As you can begin to see, we do a lot more than clean chimneys. We can become part of your first line of defense against more serious and costly repairs. And part of that defense begins inside the chimney itself for those of you who burn wood in Central Oregon. Just about everyone knows that burning wood creates creosote but how many know that not all creosote is created equal?
When we clean the chimney for your fireplace or wood-stove, we will be more than happy to explain the difference between the different types of creosote and, depending upon what we find in your chimney, show you the difference. The real nasty kind is called "glaze creosote" and it requires more effort than usual to remove it. Just running a chimney brush up and down won't handle this tough problem. You need the chimney cleaning professionals at Browns Chimney Services when only the best will do.
Video Inspection: We can also prepare a video of the interior of your chimney for you. By lowering a camera into the... well, here is a picture:
With our video equipment we can also see cracks and breaks in the liner inside the chimney... and you can see it right along with us! We use this specialized equipment not only for homeowners, but also for insurance companies and real estate companies before the sale of a home. Before you purchase your dream castle, please consider giving us a call and we can show you what is hidden inside the chimney. And, when you're ready to sell, have us out before your home goes on the market - so there will be no surprises at closing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning: Yes, a fire can start from the buildup of lint in your dryer hose/pipe. It's a good idea to have it cleaned periodically. We specialize in dryer vent cleaning in Bend, Redmond and Central Oregon.
Duct Cleaning: Air duct system cleaning is cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils, fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing. If not properly installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. If moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g., mold) is increased and spores from such growth may be released into the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them. Typically, specialized tools are used to dislodge dirt and other debris in ducts. As duct cleaning is one of our specialties to keep clean air in your home Call Browns Chimney Services today at 541-389-1497 to schedule a complete duct cleaning appointment in Bend or Central Oregon.
