{"id":4024,"date":"2020-06-09T23:57:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T23:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/?page_id=4024"},"modified":"2024-11-21T16:25:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:25:33","slug":"what-makes-up-a-chimney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/what-makes-up-a-chimney\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimney 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#9e2a2b&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;0deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#720011 0%|#9e2a2b 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#720011&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#9e2a2b&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AStepInTime_Chimney101.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat-x&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;asit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>What Makes Up A Chimney<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;inspection&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/anatomy-of-your-fireplace.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;anatomy-of-your-fireplace&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;custom-counter&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; ol_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><o class=\"custom-counter\" l=\"\"><\/o><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/chimney-cap\/\">Chimney Cap<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span>A chimney cap is a covering for the top of your chimney, and it usually includes wire mesh. A chimney cap prevents water from entering the chimney. Moisture can enter the flue anytime it rains, without a chimney cap. This can cause water to get inside the attic or house as it runs down the brickwork. The moisture can damage your walls and ceiling. A chimney cap can stop downdrafts from entering the home. Downdrafts can cause your home to fill with smoke. Especially in windy areas, a chimney cap can be extremely beneficial in helping to make the home more energy efficient. Cold blasts of air are prevented from entering into homes equipped with a chimney cap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chimney-crown\">Chimney Crown<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span>The chimney crown (also referred to as the chimney wash) is the top element of a masonry chimney. It covers and seals the top of the chimney from the flue liner to the chimney edge. The crown should provide a downward slope that will direct the water from the flue to the edge of the crown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/top-flue-tile\/\">Flue Tile<\/a><span>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Whether your masonry chimney is used to vent a fireplace, woodstove or furnace, most have sections of clay flue tile stacked one on top of the other to form a liner called the flue. The flue liner should be tightly sealed to protect the integrity and efficiency of your chimney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mortar Joint &#8211;\u00a0A mortar joint is the space between concrete blocks or bricks in masonry construction. This space is filled with a compound made of cement, aggregate and water referred to as mortar. One of the main purposes of mortar is to act as a bonding agent between the blocks, holding the wall together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Smoke Chamber &#8211;\u00a0<span>The smoke chamber is the area above the fireplace firebox (where you build your fire) just below the flue. This space is used to allow smoke to mix and curl in a circular motion and rise into the flue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Damper &#8211;\u00a0<span>A fireplace damper, usually located in the throat of a masonry chimney just above the firebox, is a device that is meant to seal your fireplace shut when it is not in use. This is necessary so that heated air from your home will not escape up the chimney when the fireplace is not being used. An open or leaky damper can add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Smoke Shelf &#8211; To prevent downdrafts form the outside form interfering with updrafts carrying smoke and gases, a smoke shelf is provided. Its function is to bounce downdrafts back up the chimney. The smoke shelf runs the full length of the throat. Its depth ranges from 6\u2033 to 12\u2033 according to the depth of the fireplace.<\/li>\n<li>Face Brick &#8211; The fireplace face or surround is the part of the fireplace surrounding the firebox that you see in the room. It&#8217;s made of brick, stone, concrete or other noncombustible materials. Its purpose is to ensure the area outside the inner hearth doesn&#8217;t catch fire.<\/li>\n<li><span>Lintel &#8211; The lintel is a piece of steel that holds up the top row of bricks in the fireplace opening. It is used by the mason during installation of the fireplace to hold the bricks firmly in place until the mortar dries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Fire Box &#8211; Your firebox is the part of your fireplace where the actual fire burns. Masonry fireplaces\u2014which are built of bricks or other stone\u2014typically have a brick firebox. If you have a prefab fireplace, your firebox is most likely made of metal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Hearth Extension &#8211; The hearth extension is the noncombustible material in front of and at the sides of a fireplace opening. Hearths and hearth extensions are designed to prevent sparks from leaving the fireplace and igniting nearby combustibles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#9e2a2b&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;0deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#720011 0%|#9e2a2b 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#720011&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#9e2a2b&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seamless-brick.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||30px||false|false&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=&#8221;#720011 0%|#9e2a2b 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_phone=&#8221;#720011 0%|#9e2a2b 100%&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;10px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;4207&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;asit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>What Our Customers Are Saying in Eldersburg, MD<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Stars-PNG-HD-Quality.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;5-Stars-PNG-HD-Quality&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mike and his team did a great job with the estimate and execution.  He is quick to answer your calls and is thorough in his estimation and description of the chimney needs.  Their level of communication is excellent.  The team showed up early and were very courteous and thorough.  I highly recommend them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Andy S.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]&#8221;Mike did a great job explaining the services and detailing each of the steps the technician would perform on the date of service.  He was courteous and catering to the work I needed to have done.  This is now my second experience with A Step in Time Maryland, LLC and will continue to be a repeat customer.  Thanks Mike and Dave!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brian H.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]&#8221;Had a great experience with A Step in Time Maryland, LLC. The owner came out on a weekend to evaluate our fireplace and provided us a fair estimate. He was direct and very comprehensive. The repairmen came out the next week and went above and beyond their duties. They even color-matched the inside of our fireplace! He guaranteed us 25 years to a lifetime warranty on all of our repairs. We thank you for keeping our home safe for years to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kelsey P.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]&#8221;A Step In Time Maryland, LLC is the only sweep I\u2019ll ever use.   They will inspect and advise on repairs without using pressure.  Check around with other sweeps and compare their prices and be sure to understand the materials being used.   They inspected mine and advised on repairs&#8230;others could not compare to the stainless steel material and their price.  You will end up with A Step In Time Maryland, LLC!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tom S.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]&#8221;Met with the owner for the first time yesterday for a chimney liner replacement, and was able to get scheduled right away. Workers came in (on time), did a fast job, and left a really clean space behind. Good people to work with. Would definitely call them again. Thanks!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i> <i class=\"fas fa-star\" style=\"color:#FFFF00;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mike B.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5190&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/astepintimemarylandllc.com\/eldersburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Maryland.jpg&#8221; 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