Kreider Masonry Inc. is a family owned and operated business specializing in chimney and fireplace restoration. We are proud to serve the entire Greater Rochester area. Since 1973 we have focused on staying on the cutting edge of our industry. We attend national conventions focused on the chimney industry and are constantly striving to provide the best quality service in all that we do.
Each year, we turn away many requests to do general masonry work in order to focus on chimneys and fireplaces. Over the years we've developed customized tools and equipment for our specialty niche. We've researched and implemented cutting-edge materials and processes to ensure that your chimney remains safe and beautiful for many years to come.
Each year, we turn away many requests to do general masonry work in order to focus on chimneys and fireplaces. Over the years we've developed customized tools and equipment for our specialty niche. We've researched and implemented cutting-edge materials and processes to ensure that your chimney remains safe and beautiful for many years to come.
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Most chimney damage is the result of a wet chimney going through multiple freeze/thaw cycles. Water can enter the chimney through gaps in the chimney exterior or as a result of condensation of the flue gases from an efficient furnace. Areas of loose brick may need to be rebuilt, but a more economical option may be to fasten galvanized steel mesh to the affected area and install several coats of stucco.
A chimney needs an intact flue liner to meet code and vent the products of combustion. Stainless steel is the most widely used material since it comes in many shapes, sizes and several alloys and the manufacturers do not require any training of the installers. Some of the manufacturers put out some very high quality materials that have held up over the years.
Our company does a lot of chimney inspections, often as part of a real estate transaction. The exterior is checked for areas of deterioration that will allow water to enter the chimney and cause further damages. If the chimney exterior is not maintained, the repairs will eventually become quite costly.
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Aaron Wicks
Nov 01, 2021
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Megan Adams
Oct 20, 2021
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Jonathan Kreider and his son are very responsive and professional. They took the time to discuss their quote with us, answered our many questions, and explained the work. They were considerate to our family’s needs to have an issue resolved and repaired, rather than trying to upsell us on a completely new fire system. I will also mention they were referred by another professional in the business, who “trusted and respected” their work.
I thank them for their honest hard work.
I thank them for their honest hard work.
Pamela Foye
Nov 07, 2018
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