Crown repair for chimneys in Olympia Heights
We tell you what can stay on your chimney top and what has to come off, with the reasons.
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Clues that point to the chimney crown
- Hairline cracks across the crown surface
- A crack running outward from a flue
- A gap beside a flue tile
- No overhang past the brick face
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Crown repair that starts with an assessment
When cracks run through the crown
A crack that runs from the flue to the outer edge may go through the full depth of the crown. Water can then travel down into the chimney. Pieces may also shift or lift as the crack widens.
Through-cracks change the repair. Filling the surface line does not rejoin the concrete underneath, and coatings are meant for sound material. We tap and inspect the sections on either side. When the crown is split into loose pieces, replacement is usually the honest recommendation, and we explain why.
Coating within the maker's temperature limits
The data sheet for a brushable crown coating sets an upper limit for surface and air temperature at the time of application. A roof in strong sun can run hotter than the air around it. Working outside that range goes against the product instructions.
On hot days we may schedule coating for the cooler part of the day. We would rather move the start time than push a product outside its instructions. If you have a preference for arrival windows, tell us when booking and we will explain what the product allows.
Booking crown work soon after the inspection
The inspection costs nothing, and approving work promptly has a benefit. Book any service on the estimate inside 72 hours of your free inspection, and 10% comes off it. That includes crown sealing, crown replacement and any separate item you choose.
The window counts from your own inspection, not from a date on a calendar. Take the time you need to read the estimate and ask questions inside those hours. We answer by phone or in writing, whichever you prefer, so the decision is an informed one.
Comparing chimney crown estimates fairly
Crown estimates can describe very different jobs under the same name. One may mean a coating, another a patch and another a new crown. Comparing prices only makes sense when the scopes match.
Ask each contractor how they handle slope, overhang, drip edge and the bond break at the flue. Ask what happens to loose concrete and what product is used. Our estimate answers those questions in writing, so you can compare it line by line with any other proposal.
The crown repair items you approve
- Earlier patches and coatings identified
- Crack preparation before any coating
- Cover over an open chimney each day
- Mortar wash assessment and removal
Crown repair questions from homes in Olympia Heights
Can a crown with fine cracks be sealed rather than replaced?
It can, when the concrete around the cracks is firm and the crown still sheds water. A crown coating goes on a clean, dry and sound surface. If the top is loose, hollow or flat, sealing only hides the fault, so we explain replacement instead.
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.
Can you repair the crown on a stone or stucco chimney?
The code allows a concrete, metal or stone top on a masonry chimney, and a stucco or stone face does not change the crown's job. We assess the top the same way and treat repairs to the sides as separate work.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo