Chimney crown replacement and repair across Home Beautiful Park
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 the chimney crown lets water in
- A gap beside a flue tile
- Dark streaks on the brick below the top
- Dampness at the fireplace after heavy rain
- No overhang past the brick face
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Crown repair that starts with an assessment
Reinforcing a new crown and its overhang
Reinforcement placed in a crown helps control cracking from shrinkage and from temperature swings. Brick industry guidance adds that the overhanging portion may need extra reinforcement. That is where the concrete has the least support beneath it.
Ask what reinforcement is planned for a cast crown. Your estimate should describe the method rather than only naming concrete. We explain the choice in plain terms, and the written record of the work notes what went into the new top once it is finished.
Straight cracks across the middle of the crown
A single straight crack across a crown often follows a line of stress from shrinkage or movement. It may be fine and stable, or it may widen over time. The difference shows in its edges and whether the concrete on both sides is still firm.
We look at the crack width, whether the sides sit level with each other and whether water has stained the brick below it. A stable crack in sound concrete may be filled and coated. A crack with one side lower than the other points to movement and a different repair.
Measuring the chimney top for a precast crown
A precast crown has to fit the chimney it sits on. The outside dimensions, the overhang and every flue opening must match the real top, not an estimate from the ground. Flues that are not centered make measuring more important.
We measure during the inspection or a follow-up visit before ordering a precast unit. If the top is irregular, forming a crown in place may be the better choice. We explain which approach suits your chimney and what either means for scheduling.
Mortar joints just below the crown
The mortar joints in the top courses of brick can wear before those lower down. They sit right under the crown and take water whenever the crown fails. Open joints there let water into the wall even after the crown is repaired.
We check those joints as part of the crown inspection. If they need repointing, that is joint work with its own line on the estimate. Doing it at the same visit can make sense because access is already in place, but you decide whether to include it.
What the free crown inspection covers
- Firmness of the existing concrete
- Removal of loose or hollow sections
- Protection for roof covering and brick faces
- Access plan for the roof and chimney top
Questions to ask before crown repair
What happens if rain is forecast on the day of the repair?
Coatings and fresh concrete need a dry surface and time to cure. If rain threatens, we may protect the work with sheeting or move the date. We tell you before the visit rather than risk a finish that washes off.
Do I need to be home while you work on the crown?
Not always. We need access to the roof and a clear area below the chimney. Tell us about gates, pets or parked cars. We walk you through the findings before work starts and again when the job is finished.
Do you seal the crown and the chimney brick at the same visit?
They are separate products and decisions. A crown coating treats the top surface. A water repellent for brick is considered only after cracks and joints are repaired, and it should let the masonry breathe. Each appears as its own line.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo