Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Tamarac
A partial or full rebuild, chosen from the evidence and explained before you commit.
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Rebuild warning signs at homes in Tamarac
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Cracks running through several bricks
- A crown broken into loose pieces
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Chimney reconstruction explained before it starts
When an engineer should look first
The brick industry's maintenance guidance treats some conditions as structural rather than routine. Cracks through several units, stepped cracks, widespread broken brick, rust building up on steel in the masonry and walls pushed out of line are among them.
If we see those signs, we recommend an assessment by an engineer before the rebuild is priced. Their findings can change where the rebuild starts, whether the base needs work and how the chimney is tied to the house. We can plan the rebuild around their recommendations once you have them.
Metal ties between the new stack and the house
Where a chimney runs alongside the house, it is often tied to the structure. The brick industry's chimney guidance describes corrosion-resistant metal ties between a single-width chimney and the building behind it.
When the rebuild reaches levels where ties belong, we check the existing ties and add or replace them as the courses rise. Rusted or missing ties can explain why a chimney pulled away in the first place. The estimate lists the tie work and the metal used, so it is not left out of sight.
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.
A rebuild on a chimney finished in stucco
Some masonry chimneys are finished with stucco over the brick or block. When such a chimney is rebuilt, the new masonry is built first and the finish is applied over it afterwards.
The stucco is a separate item on the estimate, and it needs time to cure in its own right. We explain how the new finish will meet the old one below the removal line. Where the finish alone has failed on sound masonry, stucco chimney repair is the better fit.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Your chimney rebuild questions
Can a chimney that has moved away from the house be rebuilt?
Often, but the reason it moved has to be understood first. We look at the base, the attachment and the crack pattern, and we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
What paperwork do I get after the rebuild?
A written record of the work that shows where the rebuild started, what was used for the lining, crown and flashing. Keep it with your house papers.
Can the rebuild be split into stages?
Partly. Loose masonry can be made safe first and the rebuild scheduled later. Once removal starts, though, the section is usually rebuilt in one sequence, so the chimney is not left open.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo