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What can we do with our stone fireplace chimney freezing and breaking chunks off? We have applied silicone spray every fall but problem persists. Please advise. Thank you
Hello Gary, silicone will repel water from the out side but it will also hold water on the inside. you may need to remove all the exterior stone and replace it (reusing it will just do the same as what you have now) and then use a Masonry water proofing like ChimSaver.
good luck and keep me posted
James
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James Ball
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I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more
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over 22 years
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Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild
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CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified
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