"I hired j and m masonry to seal around my leaky chimney. He flashed the chimney and redid the top of my chimney where it was really looking bad. I asked how long the job would take and the cost and there were no surprises at the end. They were safe and i could relax while they worked. The job looked great and doesn't leak anymore. I'm a happy man."
"I called Northeast Chimney Services in the afternoon. Chris called that day and made an appointment for the next day. He came in, diagnoised the issue and fixed the problem right. Easy from start to finish!"
" Everything went great.. They came to take measurements for the estimate one day,the next day I had an estimate. We set up a time for Richard to come by with shingle samples and get a down payment. I believe it was the following day that the work started. The men were very nice and helpful. There was a rain storm that came through the evening that the roof was stripped and unfortunatelywe had a leak despite two new tarps being put down before the workers left. I called the company andthey got back to me in a timely manner to say they would be coming back which they did. The rainhad stopped by then but another tarp was put down. The clean up job was good. They let me keep the dumpster longer than they needed it so I had time to throw out some other things. They even helped with a few of the heavier items. A neighbor came by who is in the construction business and he said the job was well doneand the chimney flashing work look great. "
Smooth galvanized metal ducting is best and safest for venting a hood range. It’s best to avoid flexible and corrugated types of ducting, as these options don’t provide ample airflow and may not meet local code. For specific advice on which type of duct might be best for your kitchen, reach out to a range hood installation professional.
A range hood is an exhaust fan for your kitchen, and several types and styles exist. They are meant to remove grease, moisture, and fumes from your stove. Although some models filter and recirculate the air, the most effective ones remove the air through a duct that’s vented to the outdoors.
Neglected maintenance can lead to odors, fire hazards, impaired airflow, and reduced range and hood operation efficiency.
If a range hood has minor issues, the average repair costs $85 to $210. This accounts for both parts and labor. More extensive damage can cost as much as $300 to $500, at which point it may be worth considering completely replacing the range hood.
Most residential range hoods have a CFM between 200 and 600. A higher CFM means your range hood is better at removing smoke and odors from your kitchen. The measurement ultimately depends on your stove’s width and heat output as well as the size of your kitchen.
Compared to the average size of a stove and kitchen, 350 CFM would be the minimum recommended rating for the average kitchen. However, selecting a higher CFM range hood would guarantee better ventilation to match your cooking habits, whether they’re minimal or extensive.
The Rangeley, ME homeowners’ guide to chimney cap services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sealing your chimney is one of the most affordable ways to prevent water from penetrating the bricks. This guide breaks down the cost to seal a chimney.
