Repairing and replacing chimney crowns in Broadview Park
Book the crown work while your free inspection is less than 72 hours old, and 10% comes off.
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What a failing crown shows from the ground
- Concrete chips in the gutter
- Dried or split caulk around the flue
- Peeling coating from an earlier repair
- No overhang past the brick face
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Crown sealing, patching and rebuilding
Why the crown should project past the brick
A crown that stops flush with the brick face lets water run straight down the chimney. An overhang carries the water out beyond the face before it drops. That keeps the top courses of brick drier after every rain.
When a crown does not overhang, brick industry guidance suggests forming a drip another way, such as corbeled brick below it. On a new crown we build the overhang into the shape. On an existing one, we explain whether its projection is adequate or part of the reason the brick below is wet.
A gap between the crown and the brick
Sometimes the crown separates from the top course of brick. A dark line opens along the joint, or the crown rocks slightly when pressed. Water can then run under the crown and into the wall.
The gap may come from failed bedding mortar, movement or loose brick below. We look at which one it is before proposing work. A crown that is sound but loose may be reset. A crown sitting on loose brick needs the masonry addressed first, which is priced as its own item.
The brick courses right under the crown
The top few courses of brick take water from any crown that fails. Their joints may wash out and their faces may flake. Once the old crown comes off, their condition is much easier to see.
We tell you before removal that the top courses will be assessed, and what happens if they are loose. Relaying or repointing that brick is masonry work with its own line on the estimate. We stop and explain before adding it, so the crown price does not grow without your approval.
Why an unused chimney still needs its crown
A fireplace that is never lit can make the chimney feel unimportant. The crown still sits in the weather every day. If it cracks, water enters the masonry and can reach ceilings, walls and the firebox below.
An unused chimney also gets less attention, so problems can run longer before anyone notices. A free inspection tells you whether the crown needs work now. We explain the options plainly, including when doing nothing yet is reasonable for a sound top. Keep the written findings for the next visit.
Separate lines for crown, cap and flue
- Slope and drainage off the top
- Firmness of the existing concrete
- Elastomeric crown coating where suitable
- Sealant type and backer material at the flue
Crown repair answers for Broadview Park
How do you decide between coating and a new crown in Broadview Park?
We check firmness, slope, the edges and the joint at each flue. A sound crown with surface cracks may take a coating. Broken edges, loose sections or no slope point to removal and a new crown. You see the reasoning before you approve either one.
Will a new cap stop water coming through the crown?
No. A cap covers the flue opening, while the crown covers the masonry around it. Water that enters through a broken crown keeps entering under a new cap. We check both parts and price each one on its own line.
Is there a better time of day for crown coating work?
The product data sets temperature limits and asks for a dry surface with no rain due. On hot days we may work earlier or later so the coating goes on within those limits. We confirm timing when we schedule.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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