Business Details
Managing your own independent small business is a tough environment to be in. Mac & Phyllis have created a trusted name in the Silicon Valley. Honest, dependable and experienced Mac, Phyllis and Mason take pride in what they do and will be there when you call. Mason McCarty is Mac and Phyllis' son and has practically grown up in this business and has worked alongside his parents for 18 years and counting.
Like his parents, Mason also inspects, cleans, repairs and rebuilds both brick and prefabricated chimneys as well as dryer vents. Mason also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Spatial Arts from San Jose State University. Mr. Chimney is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing the greater San Francisco Bay Area for over two decades.
Like his parents, Mason also inspects, cleans, repairs and rebuilds both brick and prefabricated chimneys as well as dryer vents. Mason also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Spatial Arts from San Jose State University. Mr. Chimney is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing the greater San Francisco Bay Area for over two decades.
Services
Chimneys
Chimneys are a wonderful item to have in ones home especially during the cold winter days. But chimneys are often misunderstood and thus can be very scary for those who have never had one before. Chimneys may appear to be just simple brick and mortar but there is a lot more to a chimney than meets the eye.
Chimney Inspections
A chimney inspection covers 13 areas of your chimney to see if there is any damage that need to be corrected in order to keep your chimney safe for burning. In order to check the integrity of the chimney a stress test is the only way to uncover possible earthquake damage. If your chimney is broken it is UNSAFE to use.
Chimney Services
Bricks and mortar that are not water proofed act like sponges and soak up water and slowly deteriorate the mortar and cause the brick to spall. Smoke problems can occur for many different reasons from the Chimney Cap being plugged up to wood smoldering to operator error. Sometimes when this occurs the top flue liner expands too rapidly and it splits.
Chimney Terminology
When talking to a professional in any field can be intimidating especially if you do not understand the terminology being used. Here at Mr. Chimney & Dryer Vents R' Us we want to make your experiences having your chimney inspected, cleaned or any other services you may require fun, educational and more importantly stress free.
Chimney FAQ's
1 If my chimney is broken is it still safe to use? 2 How often should I have my chimney cleaned? 3 What kind of wood should I burn? 4 What is creosote and how does it form? 5 How do you remove 3rd stage creosote? 6 Why do I need a chimney cap? 7 Whats the difference between a spark arrestor and a rain cap arrestor?
Chimney Troubleshooting
1 Why does my chimney smoke? 2 Why is there water dripping inside of my chimney? 3 Why does my damper not open/close? 4 Why is my fire back wall flaking in places? 5 Why does my chimney have a strange odor? 6 Why does cold air come into my chimney? 7 Why does my chimney not draw correctly? Answer: A chimney can smoke for a number of reasons ranging from problems with the chimney to operator error.
