Repair Options
Smoke chamber repair in Kolokee, step by step
How tall a smoke chamber can be
A simple proportion in the Florida Building Code governs masonry fireplaces. The inside height of the smoke chamber, measured upward from the throat to the bottom of the flue, may not be greater than the inside width of the fireplace opening. A repair keeps that geometry as built, so the chamber still does its job of funneling smoke to the flue.
We measure before we recommend any rebuild, and the numbers go into your written estimate. The inspection in Kolokee is free.
Materials tested for the job
UL Subject 2505 is a test standard for cementitious materials used to resurface the smoke chambers of masonry fireplaces, and some parging products are listed to it. Products like these are made for the heat and the acidic byproducts of wood smoke. We use a parging material intended for smoke chambers and follow its maker's steps.
The product name goes in your estimate, so homeowners in Kolokee know exactly what is being applied. Book within 72 hours of the inspection and save 10%.
Repairing a cracked smoke shelf
A shelf with cracked or missing mortar lets water and debris sit against the masonry below. Repair means clearing it, cutting out anything loose, rebuilding missing brick and finishing the surface with refractory mortar so it sheds what lands on it. The walls rising from the shelf are checked at the same time, since the two usually age together.
Our family-owned team prices shelf repair as its own line for homeowners in Kolokee, with no hidden fees.
Lighting up after a chamber repair
Once the parging has dried as its maker directs, keep the first few fires small and let them grow over several evenings. That lets the new coat settle in with the brick around it. If you notice fresh grit on the grate or anything unusual during those first fires, let us know and we will come back and look.
The finished chamber is covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call (645) 465-4122 with any question about your Kolokee fireplace.
Checking above the damper each year
The National Fire Protection Association advises having chimneys and heating equipment inspected every year by a qualified professional. The smoke chamber is part of that. A yearly look catches a loose brick, a cracked shelf or failing parging while the repair is still small, and it keeps the fireplace ready for cooler evenings.
Maintenance visits for the fireplace and chimney are part of what we offer, and the inspection costs nothing. Book with our local team in Kolokee within 72 hours of it and 10% comes off.
