Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps serves Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Ocean View and eastern Sussex County, DE
Living by the sea has many great advantages: moderate temperatures, sandy beaches, wildlife, fishing and more. But as pleasant as a saltwater environment is to live in, it can wreak havoc on your chimney and masonry structures. Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps can inspect, sweep, clean and repair any chimney in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Waterproofing your chimney is essential in Bethany Beach and towns near the coast
Bethany Beach’s climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Bay. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot and moderately humid summers, cool winters, and year-around precipitation. During the summer months, episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0 °F. Throw in a few nor’easters each year, and your chimney needs annual TLC!
Salt suspended in airborne moisture is highly reactive. It quickly penetrates building materials and bonds at a molecular level. Saltwater has extremely corrosive effects on concrete and brick, including foundations, chimneys, walkways, and structural walls. In addition to dissolving the metal rebar used inside concrete, it can penetrate concrete and slowly break it down, leading to weakness and instability that is often hidden from plain view. If a structure is repeatedly exposed to saltwater flooding, bricks, mortar, and plaster can start to develop serious structural problems that could lead to a chimney collapse. Plus, the constant supply of moisture in ocean air make problems with mold more likely when you live near the beach.
With annual inspections and preventive maintenance, Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps can help protect your chimney from the coastal environment. Let us treat your chimney with the proper coatings to prevent salt damage before it happens.
Our Family business goes back 4 generations
With houses in the area dating to early 1900s, Bethany Beach homes have surely seen their share of history—hurricanes, tidal floods, wind, earthquakes, salt, and erosion—all of which wreak havoc on masonry structures. Our Master Mason and fourth-generation owner, Gary Clift, and sons repair and sweep Sussex County chimneys. If you’re in need of a chimney sweep for masonry repairs or preventive maintenance in Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Ocean View, Millville, Clarksville, or Fenwick Island, there is no more experienced chimney firm serving the area than Fire-Safe Chimney Sweeps.
We look forward to the opportunity to service your fireplace and chimney. Call 410-360-8460 today or use our Request Service form.
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