Chimney crowns assessed and repaired in Lauderdale Manors
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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When the crown at the chimney top needs work
- Concrete chips in the gutter
- Moss or growth holding on the crown
- Sections of crown that look lifted
- Brick joints washing out just below the top
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Crown repair decisions explained plainly
Crowns that surround more than one flue
Some chimneys carry several flues through one crown. Each liner needs its own sealed joint, and the crown must slope away from all of them. The spaces between flues are where water tends to sit if the shape is wrong.
We check each flue opening in turn and note which ones are in use. If an appliance vents into one of the flues, the work is planned so that flue stays open and working. Tell us about every appliance connected to the chimney when you book, so nothing is missed.
Crown work and a damaged flue liner
The crown surrounds the top of the flue liner, but it does not repair the liner. A cracked tile, a gap between tiles or a liner that has broken at the top are flue problems. They need their own assessment.
When we see liner damage during crown work, we describe it and explain its effect on the crown plan. Sometimes the liner top must be dealt with before the new crown can be sealed to it. That work is priced separately so you can see how the two jobs relate.
Debris and nesting material on the crown
Leaves, twigs and nesting material can build up on a crown and around the cap base. They hold water on the concrete and can block drainage toward the edge. They also hide the surface we need to assess.
We clear the top before inspecting it. If there are signs of animals using the chimney, we mention it, because that is a separate service with its own rules. Crown work proceeds once the flue is clear, and a screened cap is discussed if one is missing.
Crown findings explained on site in Lauderdale Manors
A crown inspection in Lauderdale Manors 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.
What your crown estimate lists
- Reinforcement planned for a new crown
- Debris removal and haul-away
- Written record of completed crown work
- Water path notes for leak questions
Crown sealing and replacement answers
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.
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.
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.
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