Refresh Your Historic Fireplace With Our Restoration and Installation Services
There are a variety of reasons that you might be looking at restoring your fireplace. It may be damaged and no longer functioning correctly; its historic beauty might be hidden behind years of disrepair; or the former homeowners might have done some aesthetic work to it that you don’t feel fits with the room or your home.
Whatever’s bothering you about your fireplace, we’re eager to help. Mason’s Chimney Service has been maintaining, repairing, restoring, and replacing fireplaces in Gloucester, Camden, Salem, and Burlington counties since 1955. We’re confident that there isn’t a fireplace request that we can’t handle. We’d love to make your fireplace everything you want it to be. From the mantel to the smoke shelf, we’ll bring your fireplace back to life.
Schedule an appointment with us today by calling 800-559-6276 or click here.
Does Mason’s Chimney Service Restore Historic Fireplaces?
Our area is rich in history with buildings dating as far back as the 18th century. Fireplaces were common during those times because they served a dual purpose as a source of heat and a means of preparing meals. A historic home has a ton of charm that can draw buyers in, but they need a lot of care and maintenance to withstand the test of time.
Do you have one of these historic fireplaces that you find beautiful, but it’s suffering from the effects of wear and tear? We can restore it to its former beauty without affecting that timeless look. We have decades of experience working with the materials used in historic fireplaces, and we know how to make the right repairs for look and function.
What Are the Most Common Problems With a Historic Fireplace?
Some problems occur more frequently with historic fireplaces and chimneys because of their age and the materials used when they were originally built. These are the issues we see most often:
Masonry & Stucco Problems
Is the brick around your fireplace cracking or spalling? Are the mortar joints failing? It probably needs pointing work, and we have the experience to make durable, seamless repairs. With Mason’s Chimney Service on the job, your fireplace will look and function like new.
We can also restore and freshen up stucco chimneys. Stucco is a beautiful material, but it takes a steady, experienced hand to make repairs invisible. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations.
Firebox Problems
It’s not uncommon, particularly with older fireplaces, to see problems with the firebox. The firebox is responsible for containing the fire itself and it takes on a heavy share of the effects of that heat. We can rebuild a masonry firebox from the bottom up, restoring its original look or bringing in a fresh look with a new brick color or design. We can also recommend several beautiful and durable factory-made products to restore your fireplace.
Missing Chimney Liner
Clay tiles started appearing in larger homes around the 1860s, but liners didn’t become mandatory by law until the mid-20th century. As a result, many historic chimneys were built without a flue liner. Without a liner, hot flue gases can come into contact with combustible framing materials around the chimney, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, unlined chimneys are more prone to cracks which can allow carbon monoxide to leak into your home.
Fireplace Restoration Products We Install and Recommend
If there is extensive damage to the firebox, you may need to consider other alternatives like an installation to restore your fireplace to full function. These are the products we stand by:
- PriorFire retrofit fireplace system. If much of your system is intact, the PriorFire system might be a good solution for you. This system produces two to three times more heat thanks to its “Air Wing” over-fire air injection system.
- Ahren-fire fireplace system. Ahren-Fire units can also be a good choice if your issues center around the firebox. They’re particularly appropriate if your system has a small flue since they’re constructed in a way that requires much less flue area.
- Rumford superior clay panelized herringbone fireboxes. Using Rumford’s firebox panels, you can have a beautiful and durable, herringbone-style firebox that’s more affordable (and faster to install) than traditional masonry work would be.
Breathe New Life Into Your Historic Fireplace
Your fireplace might be a little long in the tooth, but that shouldn’t mean you need to sacrifice functionality. With our expertise, we can get your historic fireplace working like it was just built. When you need fireplace work, call Mason’s Chimney Service and schedule an appointment with our experienced, certified technicians today! You can reach us at 800-559-6276 or book your appointment online.
Factory-built fireplaces have their own special requirements. With our years of experience, Mason’s Chimney Service’s masonry repairs can provide the right performance solution.