Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Riviera Isles
Debris hauled away, the house protected and a written record of the rebuilt section at the end.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- A top section that sways in the wind
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
What the code asks of the new crown
Florida's building code uses the word cap for what the trade calls the crown. That top may be concrete, metal or stone. It must slope to shed water, and it needs a drip edge plus a bond break around the flue lining.
A rebuild ends with a new crown built to that description. We explain the material and shape on the estimate and why each feature is there. A flat mortar wash spread over the top bricks does not meet that description, and we do not build one.
Why the new crown has a drip edge
Water running off a crown will follow its underside back to the brick unless something stops it. A drip edge breaks that path and makes water fall clear of the chimney face.
A drip edge is written into the code's description of a masonry chimney's top. On a rebuild, it is formed into the new crown along each overhanging edge. We mention it because it is invisible from the ground, yet it decides whether the new courses stay dry. A crown without one tends to leave a dark band of wet brick just under its edge.
A spark screen on the rebuilt top
A cap may carry a wire mesh around its sides to catch embers and bar birds and animals from the flue. The Florida Building Code sets requirements for such spark arrestors, including a corrosion-resistant screen, enough open area and access for cleaning.
If your cap has a screen, or you want one, we choose a cap that meets those rules and suits the flue. A screen that clogs can restrict the draft, so we explain how it should be checked. The estimate lists the cap with or without a screen, as you choose.
Children, pets and a rebuild in progress
A rebuild means heavy material moving overhead for several days. Children and pets should stay well back from the working side of the house, and we agree with you which doors and paths stay open.
We set up barriers where they help and keep the work area tidy at the end of each day. Tell us about daily routines that the work might affect, such as a school run past the chimney, so we can plan around them. At the end of the job, barriers and protection come down with the rest of our equipment.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- New brick matched to the lower courses
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Rebuilding questions from homes in Riviera Isles
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
When can the fireplace be used after the rebuild?
Once the new mortar and crown have cured. The waiting time depends on the materials and the manufacturer's instructions, and we give you the timing in the written record of the work.
Do you need to go into the attic for a rebuild?
Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo