Crown repair for chimneys in Bay Harbor Islands
Debris from the old crown is hauled away, and any opening at the top is covered whenever work stops for the day.
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Clues that point to the chimney crown
- Crumbling edges along the crown overhang
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Sections of crown that look lifted
- Crown and brick separating along the top course
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How a crown repair runs, step by step
Water standing on the crown after rain
Water that sits on a crown after rain has stopped is a clear sign of poor drainage. It may collect in a low spot, against a flue tile or behind a cap base. Standing water can find its way into any crack nearby.
A coating does not change the shape of the crown. If water stands on your crown, we explain whether a small correction is possible or whether replacement with a sloped crown is the lasting fix. The inspection records where the water collects so the estimate addresses it.
Protecting the roof covering during crown work
Concrete, mortar and coatings can mark a roof if they drip or spill. The coating data sheet advises protecting the roof from inadvertent spills during application. We set out protection where material is mixed, carried and applied.
Tell us about roofing that marks easily or is near the end of its life. We would rather know before we step onto it. If a spill does happen, it is cleaned during the work rather than left to set. The written record notes any concern we saw on the roof around the chimney.
Using the fireplace during and after crown work
A fire sends heat and gases up past a crown that may still be curing. For that reason, fireplace use is usually paused while crown work is in progress. The waiting time afterwards depends on the material used and the weather during curing.
We give you written instructions at the end of the job. They say when the fireplace can be used and what to watch for. If an appliance other than the fireplace vents into the chimney, tell us before we start so its flue stays clear throughout.
Crown findings explained on site in Bay Harbor Islands
A crown inspection in Bay Harbor Islands ends with an explanation on site. We describe what we saw on the surface, at the edges and around each flue. If you can see the chimney from the yard, we point out where the problems are.
Ask anything that is unclear. We would rather spend a few extra minutes than leave you guessing about the top of your chimney. The written estimate then repeats the findings in plain words, with the recommended work listed item by item.
The crown repair items you approve
- Curing time and weather protection
- Separate lines for cap or liner defects
- Water path notes for leak questions
- Access plan for the roof and chimney top
What people ask about crown sealing
Is a mortar wash on top of my chimney the same as a crown?
It sits in the same place, but a thin sloped mortar topping is not built like a formed crown. Brick industry guidance warns that thin, feathered edges are more prone to deterioration. We check whether yours can be coated or should be replaced.
Why does a new crown need to overhang the brick?
An overhang with a drip edge throws water clear of the brick face instead of letting it run down the chimney. The code also calls for a drip edge on the top of a masonry chimney. Without one, water can keep soaking the top courses.
Will you tell me if the brick under the crown is damaged?
Yes. Once the old crown is off, the top courses are easy to see. If loose brick or failed joints turn up, we stop, show you the condition and price that work as a separate item before continuing.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo