Preserve your Glocester home’s architectural heritage with expert historic chimney restoration that meets today’s safety standards without compromising authentic character.
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Your restored chimney becomes a centerpiece of safety and beauty. No more worrying about structural damage, fire hazards, or water leaks destroying your historic property’s value.
You get a chimney that maintains its original 1800s character while meeting modern safety codes. The restoration protects your investment, prevents costly emergency repairs, and gives you confidence every time you light a fire. Water damage stops. Carbon monoxide risks disappear.
Most importantly, you preserve a piece of Glocester’s architectural history for future generations while ensuring your family’s safety today.
Above and Beyond Chimney has been serving Providence County homeowners for years, understanding exactly how coastal moisture affects historic masonry and what it takes to restore these architectural treasures properly.
We’ve worked on chimneys dating back to the 1800s throughout Glocester, from the classic Victorian homes in Chepachet village to rural properties scattered across the township’s wooded landscape. Our experience with Rhode Island’s unique building materials and weather challenges means we know which restoration techniques actually work long-term.
When you choose us, you’re working with specialists who respect your home’s history while prioritizing your family’s safety. We understand that Glocester’s historic properties require different approaches than modern construction.
We start with a comprehensive inspection of your chimney’s structure, examining everything from the foundation to the crown. This tells us exactly what original materials we’re working with and identifies any hidden damage from decades of New England weather.
Next, we carefully document the chimney’s original design and construction methods. For historic chimneys in Glocester, this often means working with hand-laid brick, lime mortar, and construction techniques from the 1800s that require specialized knowledge to restore properly.
The restoration process involves removing damaged materials while preserving original elements wherever possible. We use period-appropriate materials and techniques, but incorporate modern safety features like proper liners and waterproofing that weren’t available when your chimney was first built. Each step respects the original craftsmanship while ensuring decades of safe operation ahead.
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Your historic chimney restoration includes structural assessment, masonry repair using appropriate materials, and installation of modern safety features like chimney liners. We address common issues found in Glocester’s historic properties: deteriorating mortar from freeze-thaw cycles, missing or damaged flue liners, and water damage from decades of coastal weather.
The project typically involves repointing with lime-based mortars that match the original construction, rebuilding damaged sections with reclaimed or matching brick, and installing proper flashing and waterproofing systems. We also ensure your restored chimney meets current building codes without compromising its historic character.
For Glocester homeowners, this means dealing with the specific challenges of rural properties where chimneys may have been modified over the years by previous owners who didn’t understand proper restoration techniques. We correct these issues while preserving what’s worth saving from the original construction.
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