What is the purpose of the Association des professionnels du chauffage (APC)
L’Association des professionnels du chauffage(APC) represents the auxiliary heating system industry for various authorities and accompanies consumers with their information center. Like industry, APC has evolved significantly over the past fifteen years. It has intervened in several cases , including: Training the workforce, the recognition of the APC by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), setting standards.. read more →
Flat chimney case = water infiltration
If you have this type of construction, it is only a matter of time before you will have a problem of water infiltration. Over the years, the weight of the snow gives a concave curve at the top of the casing and thus creates a reservoir which accumulates stagnant water. At this point, water infiltration is inevitable… read more →
Reconstruction of a falling chimney
During the demolition, we pay close attention so that the chimney doesn’t collapse! We must dismantle it brick by brick to avoid any bricks drop on the ground, your vehicle or your roof. The next step is to find the problem and set the priorities before the reconstruction could take place. In this situation, a part of the structural wood.. read more →
Chimney installation in a selfbuild project of a client
Want to rebuild your house? Benefit from our expertise before and during the construction of your home. Contact us to determine the location of the fire, build the foundations and design your chimney case. read more →
Reconstruction of the hearth of a fireplace
Cover and delineate workspace surfaces is critical. We make sure to keep your home clean! In this project, all joints were pulled out and redone because they were cracked and crumbling. read more →
Cracked crown repair
Your crown is cracked ? Rather than choose the option of a reconstruction (which is very expensive) , go for a waterproof sealant . There is a cement mixed with polymer designed specifically for the heating systems. This cement is extensible, allowing it to expand when you heat your house and to contract during cold periods . Likewise,.. read more →
Hermetic chimney cap
You have a masonry fireplace with a damper that doesn’t work anymore? Or are you simply frustrated to lose heat through the chimney every time your fireplace is not used? A hermetic chimney cap keeps the heat of your home inside your house. The method is simple : a steel cable goes down the chimney and allows you to open and close the.. read more →
Install an insulated cleanout door
If you have a corner masonry fireplace and if your chimney is connected to your fireplace through a horizontal pipe, fire risks are very high. Two reasons for this. First, since the install of your fireplace, no equipment could remove the soot accumulation at the base of the chimney. Then, it is impossible to completely sweep the horizontal section.. read more →
Reconstruction of the chimney crown
The chimney crown is the concrete slab that blocks any direct water infiltration in the mortar joins. When the crown has several cracks, the last feet of your chimney will get weakened very quickly. In this specific case, the crown wasn’t built with reinforced concrete and wasn’t longer than the chimney’s lenght. These are the reasons why,.. read more →
Replace a terracotta tile
Here, only the last terracotta tile was damaged under the second chimney. It was very important to change it in the shortest delay or else all the other tiles under would be quickly damaged for sure. When other tiles are to be replaced, the cost for the labor is 10 times higher because the chimney.. read more →
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