Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Cheyenne, WY

Winters are long: the Cheyenne station averages 170 nights a year at or below 32°F and 72 at or below 20°F.^1,2 In long winters, chimneys work hard and masonry sees many freeze-thaw cycles; annual inspection and a sound cap and crown are the maintenance baseline. The median home in the city of Cheyenne was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Wyoming median of 1981.³ Somewhat more of Cheyenne's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 57% against 50%, with 14% built since 2010.³ Older masonry chimneys may be unlined or have cracked clay tile liners; a Level 2 camera inspection is the standard way to confirm the liner before the first fire of the season.

Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.^1,2 Snowfall averages about 63 inches a year.^1,2 Snow sitting against the stack keeps masonry wet for weeks; a cap, a sound crown and sealed counterflashing are what keep it out. Heating dominates the year: about 6,959 heating degree days against 398 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^1,2 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Building permits in Cheyenne are normally issued by the city building department.^4,5 Where a liner or rebuild needs a permit, the contractor files it with the city before work starts.