Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Palm Springs North
Decide on the rebuild within 72 hours of the free inspection at your home and a 10% discount applies.
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When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Water pouring in around the chimney
- A top section that sways in the wind
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Planning a rebuild above the roofline
Counterflashing laid in as the courses rise
A rebuild is the best chance to get the roof junction right. As the new courses pass the roof line, the upper layer of flashing is set into the mortar joints, rather than cut into old brick afterwards.
The brick industry's chimney guidance describes counterflashing let into a joint and lapped over the base flashing below it. Building it in as the brick goes up gives a tighter joint than fitting it later. We describe the flashing metal and how it laps on the estimate.
Rebuild work inside the attic
When a rebuild goes below the roof line, part of the work happens inside the attic. That means access through a hatch or opening, dust control and protection for insulation and anything stored nearby.
Tell us where the attic access is and what is stored around the chimney. We plan the route for materials and debris and protect the rooms below. The attic side of the rebuild is listed on the estimate, so the effort is visible rather than hidden in the masonry line.
Where the new masonry meets the old
The join between rebuilt courses and retained masonry is the most visible line on a partial rebuild. A clean, level transition with matching joint lines makes it read as one chimney.
We set the first new course carefully on the prepared old masonry and carry the joint lines through. Some difference in color is likely at first, since the old brick has weathered. We explain what to expect before you approve and how the contrast usually softens over time. Where the join falls at the roof line, the flashing often hides much of it anyway.
Smoke problems and what a rebuild can change
If the fireplace smoked into the room before the rebuild, the rebuild may help, or it may not. A top below the code's height rule or a flue narrowed by damage can be corrected as part of the rebuild.
Other causes, such as a room that is too airtight or a fireplace opening too large for the flue, lie outside the rebuild. We explain what we think caused the problem and what the rebuild can realistically change before you approve it.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Debris removal and haul-away
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
What happens to a furnace vent in the chimney during a rebuild?
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, it has to be shut down or disconnected while the flue is open. We plan that step with a heating or plumbing contractor and include it in the schedule.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Palm Springs North?
A way into the room with the fireplace, a route to the part of the yard under the chimney and, if possible, attic access. Records of earlier repairs and any roof plans help us set the boundary and the order of work.
How do you keep debris off the roof and the yard?
Masonry is taken down by hand and lowered in a controlled way. We protect the roof covering and the ground below, clean up as we go and haul all of the debris away at the end.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo