So simple the Family Handyman can do it
You can protect an entire chimney with the ChimneyRx product line. ChimneyRx Products are the perfect solution for the family handyman who doesn’t mind making his own repairs. Even a complete novice can use Chimney Rx products with simple direction to protect the outside of the chimney from future water penetration and serious decline.
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Prepare for Adverse Weather Conditions
If left unprotected from the adverse conditions around you, your Chimney will become susceptible to decline over time. Therefore it is important to address this issue before serious damage has the opportunity to set in. Water causes billions of dollars in damage each year in the form of staining, loss of insulation value, freeze/thaw damage, unnecessary decay, and leaks, that eventually culminate in structural failure.
Stay 5-minutes Ahead
Severe weather will always find your Chimney. A little time spent now protecting it will save you hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars down the road. Chimneys can take a beating from severe weather year-round. Water penetration is the single biggest cause of decay and damage. Waterproofing your chimney is a simple and easy task that will extend the life of your chimney for many years to come and protect it against expensive repairs. So simple, the Family handyman can do it.
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Project Material List
Your Chimney is the most exposed part of the home. Over periods of time, the wind, rain, extreme heat, and freezing temperatures will cause costly damage to the chimney. To prevent further damage and avoid expensive reconstruction costs, use Chimney Rx products to repair, restore and protect this investment.
If the chimney has any mold, dirt, rust, creosote stains, efflorescence, or any other foreign matter, you will want to remove it first. Use ChimneyRx Safer Brick & Masonry Cleaner to thoroughly clean the surface of the chimney. You can mix it four parts water to one part cleaner and apply it with a pump-up garden sprayer.
Purchase ChimneyRx Safer Brick & Masonry Cleaner
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If the chimney has minor cracks, repair these before you waterproof it. ChimneyRx Crack & Joint Sealant is a great product for repairing minor cracks up to 1/8″ wide on mortar joints. It’s kind of like paintable caulk that dries to a translucent, milky-white color. You won’t notice it on the light gray mortar joints, but try to keep it off the bricks as it can become more noticeable over time. One pint of Crack & Joint Sealant is enough to treat the mortar joints surrounding approximately 137 bricks.
Purchase Masonry Crack & Joint Sealant
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Use ChimneyRx Flashing Sealant to Repair Chimney Flashing Leaks. ChimneyRx Elastomeric Flashing Sealant is an elastomeric sealant specially formulated to permanently adhere to asphalt shingles, aluminum flashing, brick and other chimney and roofing materials. Faulty or deteriorated flashings can cause leaks and water damage to the surrounding roof deck or eventually the interior finishes of your home.
Purchase Black Elastomeric Flashing Sealant
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Use to form a fast-setting flexible waterproof membrane that’s specifically formulated to repair and protect chimney crowns from water intrusion. This product is easily applied with a 3 or 4-inch paint brush. It will completely cure in 2-4 hours depending on the temperature and humidity. One gallon will cover about 40 square feet of average application.
Purchase Brushable Crown Repair
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If the chimney has any mold, dirt, rust, creosote stains, efflorescence, or any other foreign matter, you will want to remove it first. Use ChimneyRx Safer Brick & Masonry Cleaner to thoroughly clean the surface of the chimney. You can mix it four parts water to one part cleaner and apply it with a pump-up garden sprayer. One concentrated gallon makes five gallons of diluted cleaner and will cover up to 625 sq. ft.
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Tools Checklist
In addition some common tools to have on hand for the project include:
Our Expertise
With decades of expertise and knowledge in the chemical industry, thorough product testing that utilities direct field, customer and consumer input, a friendly knowledgeable staff, outstanding product customer service and companywide dedication to achieving highest possible product standards you might ask how you can go wrong with a weatherproofing solution from Chimney? The answer is simple – you can’t.
