Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in West Perrine
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, to make loose masonry safe ahead of a rebuild.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
A bond break around the flue
Where the flue lining rises through the crown, the two should not be locked together. The Florida Building Code calls for a bond break there, so the lining can expand with heat without cracking the crown.
A crown cast tight against the lining can crack as the chimney heats and cools, and the cracks let water into the new masonry. We form the bond break as the crown is built and seal it as the code requires. It is a small detail that protects the whole rebuild.
A rebuilt top that must be taller
If the existing chimney falls short of the code's height rule, the rebuilt section is laid to meet it. That can mean a few more courses than were there before.
A taller top changes the look of the chimney and adds to the work, so we discuss it before you approve. We also explain how a taller top changes the crown and the work involved. Meeting the rule is part of rebuilding to the code rather than an optional extra, and the estimate says so.
A sample panel before the rebuild
Before the full rebuild, a small sample of brick and mortar laid together helps you judge the result. You see the color, the joint width and the finish once the mortar has dried.
Mortar looks darker when wet, so we let the sample dry before you decide. Once approved, the sample becomes the standard the rebuild is checked against. It avoids discovering a mismatch after several courses are already laid. If the first sample is not right, a second one with a different sand or brick costs little compared with relaying finished work.
Rusted ties and metal in the old stack
Metal ties, anchors and old fixings inside chimney masonry can rust over time. Rusting steel swells, can crack the brick around it and loses its hold on the house.
When a rebuild removes that masonry, the old metal comes out with it. New ties go in as the courses rise, in a corrosion-resistant metal suited to the job. Where rust stains or cracks point to rusting metal below the planned line, we explain what that means for the rebuild. We note any rusted metal we remove, so you can see what was found.
How a chimney rebuild is itemized in West Perrine
- Counterflashing set into new joints
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Questions people raise about a rebuild in West Perrine
Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?
A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.
Do I need an engineer before the chimney is rebuilt?
Only when the damage suggests a structural cause, such as a stack pulling away from the house, stepped cracking or signs the base has moved. We explain when that assessment should come first.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo