What is the origin of the word “chimney”? That’s easy. It derives from the French word “cheminée,” which came from a Latin word “caminata,” which borrowed from the Greek word “kaminos.” Over the years, though, the meanings were similar: fireplace, furnace, forge, flue. Okay, okay, we apologize. That is NOT a common chimney question. It is surely an uncommon chimney question.
But we’re prepared. It is Northeastern Masonry & Chimney’s way of saying: Go ahead. Play Chimney Jeopardy with us. We are eager and willing to answer your chimney questions.
Does the EPA have rules for residential chimneys?
It is probably more relevant to speak of EPA rules for particulate emissions and combustion by-products. In that sense, the appliance that does the burning has regulations that apply to it. But the whole system has parts that work in concert with each other, including the chimney. Incidentally, the EPA has a voluntary program, called Burn Wise, that encourages consumers to burn the right wood the right way in the right appliance. Also, note that local and state entities may have requirements related to chimneys.
What are chimneys made of?
That depends on when the chimney was built. Traditional chimneys were typically made of stone, concrete or brick, or some variation of that. Today, some chimneys are prefabricated using metals or other materials. Old chimneys sometimes have to be retrofitted with a stainless-steel liner to provide the safety and protection you need. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney takes special pride in meeting the challenges of historic chimney restoration. We maintain the exterior beauty while providing the latest technology and materials of protection.
What will chimneys of the future be made of?
Who can say? Even if scientists or chemists devise some heat-resistant compound, we are confident that homeowners in the Northeast will consider their chimney from a functional and aesthetic perspective. After all, most people would not want to ruin the harmonious look of their home with an imitation Space Needle concoction. Even with improved flue materials, homeowners want to present a lovely exterior to their neighbors and community.
What are chimney bluffs?
Chimney Bluffs is a New York State Park on the shores of Lake Ontario. The shoreline landscape features natural spires resembling chimneys. We just wanted to make sure you were still reading. (Insert smiley emoji here.)
How many levels of chimney inspection does Northeastern Masonry & Chimney offer?
We offer three levels of increasing levels of inspection. Our Chimney Safety Institute of America-certified professionals perform the service, which is recommended annually.
What is chimney repointing and tuckpointing?
These processes involve the repair of failed or receding mortar joints in a chimney. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney technicians are experts at repairing joints by repointing or tuckpointing. We carefully grind out existing joints so that the new mortar will adhere properly. We then apply new mortar to create strong, water-repelling joints.
What is an FAQ?
An FAQ is a frequently asked question. Here are some more chimney FAQ’s.
Call Northeastern Masonry & Chimney now at 518-767-9315 or schedule an appointment online. We would love to answer your very own chimney questions. Whether they are common or uncommon questions, we will do our best to help you out.
Neno "chimbani" lilitokana na nini? Hiyo ni rahisi. Neno hili linatokana na neno la Kifaransa chemina, ambalo linatokana na neno la Kilatini caminata, ambalo lilikopwa kutoka kwa neno la Kigiriki kaminos, ingawa kwa miaka mingi maana zilikuwa sawa: moto, tanuru, forge, flue. Ok, we apologize. Hilo si swali la kawaida la mhimili. Bila shaka hilo ni swali lisilo la kawaida. Lakini sisi ni tayari. Ni njia ya Northeastern Masonry & Chimney ya kusema: Endelea. Kucheza Chimney Jeopardy na sisi. Tunatarajia na tunakubali kujibu maswali yako ya chimney. Je, EPA ina sheria kwa ajili ya chemchemi za makazi? Ni pengine zaidi muhimu kuzungumza ya EPA sheria kwa ajili ya uzalishaji wa chembechembe na viumbe vya mwako. Kwa maana hiyo, kifaa kinachotumia kuchoma moto kina sheria zinazohusu kifaa hicho. Lakini mfumo mzima una sehemu zinazofanya kazi kwa upatano, kutia ndani chemchemi. "Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, EPA ina mpango wa kujitolea unaoitwa ""Kuchoma Wise"" ambao unahimiza watumiaji kuchoma mbao sahihi kwa njia sahihi katika kifaa sahihi." Pia, kumbuka kwamba mashirika ya mitaa na ya serikali yanaweza kuwa na mahitaji yanayohusiana na chemchemi. Mishale ya moshi hutengenezwa kwa nini? Hilo hutegemea wakati chimney hiyo ilipojengwa. Kwa kawaida chemchemi za kitamaduni zilitengenezwa kwa mawe, saruji, matofali, au tofauti nyingine za mawe hayo. Leo, chemchemi fulani hutengenezwa kwa kutumia metali au vifaa vingine. Nyakati nyingine, chemchemi za zamani zinahitaji kufanyiwa marekebisho ili ziwe salama na ziweze kukulinda. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney inachukua fahari maalum katika kukabiliana na changamoto za ukarabati wa chimney ya kihistoria. Tunadumisha uzuri wa nje huku tukitoa teknolojia ya kisasa na vifaa vya ulinzi. Chumba cha moshi cha wakati ujao kitatengenezwa kwa nini? Ni nani awezaye kusema? Hata kama wanasayansi au wanakemia watatengeneza mchanganyiko wa kuzuia joto, tuna uhakika kwamba wamiliki wa nyumba katika Kaskazini Mashariki watafikiria chemchemi yao kutoka kwa mtazamo wa kazi na urembo. Baada ya yote, watu wengi hawataki kuharibu sura yenye upatano ya nyumba yao kwa mchanganyiko wa Space Needle wa kuiga. Hata kwa kutumia vifaa bora vya kutengeneza chemchemi za moshi, wamiliki wa nyumba wanataka kuwapa majirani na jamii yao mandhari nzuri ya nje. Matofali ya chemchemi ni nini? Chimney Bluffs ni Hifadhi ya Jimbo la New York kwenye kingo za Ziwa Ontario. Eneo la pwani lina minara ya asili inayofanana na chemchemi za moshi. Tulitaka tu kuhakikisha kwamba bado unasoma. (Ingiza emoji ya tabasamu hapa.) Ni ngazi ngapi za ukaguzi wa chemchemi zinazotolewa na Northeastern Masonry & Chimney? Tunatoa viwango vitatu vya viwango vinavyoongezeka vya ukaguzi. Wataalamu wetu wa Taasisi ya Usalama wa Chumni ya Amerika-kuthibitishwa kufanya huduma, ambayo ni ilipendekeza kila mwaka. Ni nini repointing chimney na tuckpointing? Utaratibu huo unahusisha kurekebisha viungo vya chokaa vilivyoharibika au vilivyoanguka katika chemchemi. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney mafundi ni wataalamu katika kurekebisha viungo kwa repointing au tuckpointing. Tunapunguza kwa uangalifu viungo vilivyopo ili chokaa kipya kiambatanishwe vizuri. Kisha tunatumia chokaa kipya ili kutengeneza viungo vyenye nguvu vinavyoweza kukinga maji. Maswali ya Mara kwa Mara ni nini? Maswali ya mara kwa mara ni swali linaloulizwa mara nyingi. Hapa ni baadhi ya zaidi chimney FAQs. Piga simu kwa Northeastern Masonry & Chimney sasa kwenye 518-767-9315 au kupanga miadi mtandaoni. Tunapenda kujibu maswali yako ya chimney. Ikiwa ni maswali ya kawaida au yasiyo ya kawaida, tutafanya kila tuwezalo kukusaidia.