Sealing or rebuilding the chimney crown in Silver Bluff
A new crown gets slope, an overhang, a drip edge and a sealed joint at every flue.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Crown cracks and other early warnings
- Concrete chips in the gutter
- Peeling coating from an earlier repair
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Sections of crown that look lifted
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The crown repair options we weigh with you
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.
Moss and organic growth on the crown
A crown that stays damp can support moss or other growth. The growth holds moisture against the concrete and keeps the surface wet longer after rain. It also hides cracks that would otherwise be easy to see.
Before any crown repair, the surface is cleaned so the concrete can be assessed. If growth has returned after earlier cleaning, that tells us water lingers on the top. We look at slope and drainage as the cause, rather than treating the growth as the only problem.
Plain questions to ask about crown work
A good crown proposal should answer a few plain questions. Ask what is wrong with the crown, what causes it and what the repair changes. Ask what happens at the flue joints and whether the cap comes off.
Also ask what the work does not cover. A crown repair does not fix the flashing, the liner or the brick lower down. We answer those questions in writing on your estimate, so you know exactly what you are approving and what remains separate.
Protecting a new crown while it cures
New concrete needs the right conditions while it gains strength. Strong sun, drying wind and heavy rain can all harm a fresh surface. The protection used depends on the weather on the day and the material chosen.
We explain how the new crown will be protected and how long the work area must be left alone. If the chimney has to stay covered, we say so. Keep ladders and roof traffic away from the crown until we confirm it can be touched.
What we check before quoting crown work
- Slope and drainage off the top
- Flue liner projection above the crown
- Aftercare instructions for the new surface
- Workmanship warranty on agreed crown work
Crown sealing and replacement answers
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.
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.
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
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo