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Flue tile, joint and liner repair in Woodruff Springs
Tiles that have shifted out of line
Flue tiles are meant to stack flush, one directly on the next. When a tile has shifted, its edge sticks into the passage, catches deposits and leaves a gap on the opposite side. Settling, a chimney fire or earlier work can all move a tile out of line.
An offset tile can limit which repairs are possible, so we note its position and explain the options. Call (645) 465-4122 for a free inspection in Woodruff Springs with our family-owned team.
Clay pieces in the firebox
Pieces of clay tile landing in the firebox or on the damper are a sign that the lining is breaking down somewhere above. Keep the pieces, note where they turned up and leave the fireplace unused until the flue has been looked at. Please do not reach up into the flue to find where they came from.
We look at the lining from both ends and tell you where the damage is. The inspection is free for homeowners in Woodruff Springs, with no hidden fees on the repair.
Removing mortar that sticks into the flue
Lumps of mortar squeezed into the flue when the tiles were laid catch deposits and get in the way of a repair. Resurfacing instructions call for protruding mortar to be removed before any coating goes on. Brick Industry Association guidance has liner joints cut flush and smoothed on the inside for much the same reason.
Clearing them is part of preparing the flue, and it is priced on the estimate. Book a free flue inspection in Woodruff Springs and see the full scope before anything starts.
Keeping the flue big enough
Under section R1003.14 of the Florida code, a flue may not have less cross-sectional area than the connector of the appliance it serves. Any repair changes the inside surface a little, so a coating or a new liner has to leave the passage large enough for the appliance and, for a fireplace, for the size of the opening.
The flue is measured before a repair is recommended, and you hear if the result would be too tight. Our family-owned crew walks you through the numbers, free, for your Woodruff Springs home.
Smoke or odor where it should not be
Smoke smell in an upstairs room, in another fireplace or in the attic while a fire is burning can mean the flue is leaking somewhere along its height. It can also come from a separate problem such as a downdraft. Either way, stop using the fireplace until the cause is known.
We look for the leak path and tell you what we can confirm and what needs further testing. Call (645) 465-4122 for a free flue inspection in Woodruff Springs.
