Chimney crowns assessed and repaired in Hillsboro Pines
If a coating will not hold on your crown, we say so and explain what replacement involves.
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When the crown at the chimney top needs work
- A crack running outward from a flue
- Water standing on the crown after rain
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Brick joints washing out just below the top
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Getting the chimney crown right in Hillsboro Pines
Preparing the crown surface before a coating
A coating bonds only as well as the surface beneath it. Loose particles, dirt and old flaking material are brushed off first. Debris and organic growth are removed so the membrane sits on concrete, not on dust.
Tell us if anyone has painted or sealed the crown before. An earlier layer that is peeling may have to come off, because a new coat cannot hold a failing one in place. We explain what the preparation involves so the scope is clear before work begins.
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.
Adding an overhang to an old crown
An old crown that stops flush with the brick cannot grow an overhang by itself. Adding one means forming new concrete around the top or replacing the crown. A coating over a flush crown leaves the water path unchanged.
If the flush edge is the main reason the brick below stays wet, we explain replacement with an overhanging crown and a drip. Where the rest of the crown is sound and the staining is minor, we may suggest leaving it and watching. You weigh the options with the reasons in front of you.
Crown work starts only after you approve
Crown work begins only after you approve the estimate. The estimate describes each item, its reason and its price. If you want time to think or to get another opinion, that is fine.
When you approve, we confirm the date and what the visit involves. If conditions change on the day, such as rain or an unexpected defect under the crown, we explain before continuing. The agreed scope stays the agreed scope unless you approve a change. That applies to every item, however small it looks on the day.
Separate lines for crown, cap and flue
- Earlier patches and coatings identified
- Bond-break layer under new concrete
- Written record of completed crown work
- Workmanship warranty on agreed crown work
Answers about chimney crown work
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.
What if my chimney has a metal top instead of concrete?
Some masonry chimneys carry a metal or stone top rather than cast concrete. A framed chimney with a sheet-metal cover has no crown at all. We identify which one you have before suggesting any crown work.
How is debris from the old crown handled?
Broken concrete is lowered from the roof with care, and the work area is cleaned. We haul the debris away. Should the job pause with the chimney top open, we fit a cover over it before leaving and keep it there until work resumes.
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