Firebox Repair – Rebuild Your Fireplace In Knoxville TN

Our certified chimney sweeps at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney repair and replace fireboxes in Knoxville TN and the surrounding area, which includes nearby cities of Gatlinburg TN, Maryville TN, Oak Ridge TN, Jefferson City TN, and Pigeon Forge TN.

The firebox is the interior space in your fireplace where fuel is burned, and it includes the fireplace walls and floor. Specially made firebricks and refractory mortar are used to build a firebox, and these components can withstand extremely high temperatures. Fireboxes are vulnerable to normal wear and tear as well as deterioration caused by moisture, like all other chimney components. Homeowners in the greater Knoxville area can rely on our expert chimney sweeps at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney for high-quality firebox repair and rebuilds.

Dangers Resulting from Firebox Damage

If there are gaps, cracks, holes, or other types of deterioration in a firebox, two types of hazards occur:

• Toxic gases can enter living spaces of your home. This includes carbon monoxide, which is known as a “Silent Killer” because it is odorless, tasteless, invisible, and deadly.
• The combustible materials which surround the fireplace become exposed to excessively hot temperatures and possibly hot embers, which can cause an out-of-control house fire.

Signs Firebox Repair or a Firebox Rebuild is Needed

When your fireplace is not in use, you can check your firebox for signs of possible deterioration. The firebricks may be cracked, split, or worn. The refractory mortar may be crumbling. Any gaps or holes are sure signs that firebox repair or replacement is needed. You can use a tool such as a screwdriver to check on the condition of mortar joints. Run the tool across the mortar joints, and if the material easily crumbles, it’s important to contact an expert chimney sweep for firebox repair, replacement, or a firebox rebuild.

If you have a pre-fabricated metal insert, you may notice that the panels are worn and have gaps. There may be rust, which means that water has seeped in. These are also signs firebox repair is needed.

Solutions for a Damaged Firebox

Our professional chimney sweeps at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney can help to extend the life of your firebox with masonry repair known as “tuckpointing.” When mortar deteriorates but the firebricks are still in good condition, tuckpointing is often the best solution. The process involves removing old mortar and replacing it with new mortar in a way that restores safety and revives the original beauty of the firebox.

Another option for addressing a damaged firebox is to upgrade your masonry fireplace with a modern fireplace insert. At Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney, we can install a gas or wood-burning fireplace insert, which will transform your fireplace into a highly efficient source of heat. You can cut your utility bills in winter when you use your fireplace insert, whereas 90% or more of the heat from traditional fireplaces goes up the chimney.

If you already have a pre-fab fireplace but it is in rusty or worn condition, a new fireplace insert may be the solution. Contact our chimney sweep professionals, who can provide information regarding the correct size you would need as well as options in style and fuel types that would best meet your needs.

Contact Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney

The condition of your firebox is an important safety issue. It’s essential to hire qualified experts, if repairs are needed. Contact our experienced, certified chimney sweeps at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney today for high-quality firebox repair in Knoxville and the surrounding area, including Gatlinburg TN, Maryville TN, Morristown TN, Oak Ridge TN, Jefferson City TN, and Pigeon Forge TN.