Chimney Repair for Ringwood chimneys
Chimneys in Ringwood see heavy use. Many homes burn wood in a fireplace or stove through the winter, and many others vent oil or propane heating systems. Long, cold winters mean constant heating cycles, and heavy snow and ice work on crowns, caps and mortar joints.
We inspect, clean, repoint, reline and rebuild chimneys, install caps and crowns, reflash at the roofline and waterproof exposed masonry. For framed chases on newer homes, we replace chase covers and flashing. Estimates are free, and we are licensed and insured.
Ringwood housing
Ringwood's housing is almost entirely single-family and spread out: former summer lake cottages converted to year-round homes, postwar ranches and raised ranches, split-levels, and larger contemporary and colonial homes on wooded acreage. Many homes have fireplaces or wood stoves alongside oil, propane or gas heat, and rooflines are often complex where cottages were expanded. Commercial roofs are limited to small retail and municipal buildings.
Weather & exposure
Ringwood is Highlands country: higher elevation, colder winters, heavier and longer-lasting snow cover, and ice storms that bring down limbs and power lines. Dense forest surrounds most homes, so shade, moss, falling branches and heavy leaf loads are constant. Lakefront homes take wind across open water, and ridge-top homes are exposed in storms.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Ringwood
Have chimneys that serve wood stoves or fireplaces inspected and cleaned every year before the heating season. Repoint worn joints, rebuild a cracked crown with an overhang, and rebuild loose or spalled upper courses. Unlined or damaged flues get a stainless steel liner sized to the appliance.
A stainless steel cap with screening keeps animals and snow out. A breathable water repellent applied after repairs slows freeze-thaw damage.