Repairs for a damaged chimney in Olympia Heights
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Damage on a chimney worth a closer look
- Rust streaks down the chimney face
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
- Peeling paint on the chimney breast
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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Our chimney restoration work in Olympia Heights
Two metal layers guard the roof junction
At the roof line, the gap between masonry and roof covering is closed with metal in two layers. The lower piece, the base flashing, lies on the roof and turns up the brick. The upper piece is let into a mortar joint and folds down over it, so rain crosses both layers instead of slipping behind.
Leaks at this junction often come from a failed lap, a loose counterflashing edge or a joint that has opened where the metal enters the brick. Sealant smeared over the top may slow a leak for a while, but it rarely restores the lapped arrangement. Chimney flashing repair addresses that junction as a whole.
When the chimney hides inside a framed box
When a factory-built chimney runs through a framed enclosure, the enclosure itself becomes part of the weather barrier. Its siding or stucco, the metal cover on top and the seal around the flue all have to shed water together.
Rot, soft siding or rust stains on a chase often trace back to the top cover or its seams. We check the cover, the storm collar and the framing we can reach. Repairs that touch the listed system stay within the chimney maker's instructions, and chimney chase repair covers the enclosure work itself.
Tree limbs hanging over the chimney top
Overhanging branches can scrape a cap loose, drop leaves into an open flue and keep the chimney top shaded and damp. In strong wind, a limb can strike the stack itself.
Trimming trees is not part of our work, but we note branches that affect the chimney and suggest a tree service where needed. Damage already caused, such as a bent cap or chipped top courses, is assessed and priced along with any other findings. Leaves in the flue are cleared as part of that work.
Salt air and the small metal parts
Close to salt water, the small parts of a chimney can fail before the large ones. Screws, clips and anchors corrode, and where two different metals touch, salt deposits speed the damage at the contact point.
We look at fasteners and metal joints closely on coastal and near-coast chimneys. Replacement fasteners are matched to the metal they hold, or the two are separated. That detail costs little at the time of repair and helps the new part stay put. Corroded fasteners we cannot reach are noted for a later visit.
What your chimney damage visit can include
- Relaying loose top courses
- Water repellent after masonry repairs
- Gap at the house wall assessed
- Coordination with your roofer where needed
What people ask about chimney damage
Do I need to know which part is damaged before I call?
No. Describe what you saw, where you saw it and when it started. A stain, a fallen piece of brick or a loose cap is enough for us to plan the visit and bring the right equipment.
Can you tell whether water comes from the chimney or the roof?
Often, yes. We look at the flashing, the top of the chimney and the roof covering nearby. Where the source is still unclear, a hose water test on one area at a time can separate them.
Can you finish a repair another company started?
We can assess it. We look at what was done, what remains open and whether the earlier work is sound, then price the remaining repair as its own scope for you to approve.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo