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The elements - All the brick and other materials that make up your home are protected by the roof & eave, all that is, except your chimney. The chimney sticks up above the roof constantly exposed to all the elements; rain, snow, and the freeze & thaw cycles of winter - all the while needing masonry waterproofing.
Unprotected - Most chimneys are constructed of porous masonry and metal materials including firebrick, high temperature mortar, fire clay tile, steel, and cast iron. Masonry materials are very porous and absorb large amounts of water causing brick chimney repair needs. Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water and wicking moisture to the chimney interior. All of these materials will suffer accelerated deterioration as a result of water penetration & absorption without masonry waterproofing.
Structural deterioration - Water damage to your masonry chimney is sometimes a slow subtle process. The problem is often not evident until it has become quite serious. Preventative maintenance (masonry waterproofing) before serious damage occurs is cost effective. Brick chimney repair is not a cost any one wants to endure!
Prevents water penetration & absorption - Chimney saver has been developed specifically for use as a masonry waterproofing agent for chimneys, which retards water damage and prevents brick chimney repair needs. This masonry waterproofing agent has been formulated to be vapor permeable, which means that it allows your chimney to breathe out, but not in. Thus, water that has penetrated your chimney, or moisture that has originated from inside, is allowed to escape, while the masonry waterproofing agent prevents water from entering from the outside, which causes brick chimney repair needs.
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