Chimney repair after strong winds in Cooper City
Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Cooper City
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
New cracks in the crown
The crown is the concrete or masonry top of a masonry chimney. Flying debris or a falling cap can crack it, and wind-driven rain then soaks into the cracks.
We check the crown surface, its edges and the joint around the flue. Fine cracks may be closed with a coating sold for chimney crowns. Wide cracks, loose pieces or a crown that has broken up need a new crown cast in place. We explain which applies after looking at it closely.
Sealing a cracked crown or casting a new one
A crown with fine cracks can often be sealed with a coating made for crowns. A crown that has broken up, lost pieces or never had a proper slope and drip edge may need to be removed and cast again.
We explain which applies to your chimney after looking closely. A new crown is formed with a slope to shed water and an overhang with a drip edge. The joint around the flue is kept separate so the two can move independently.
Storm checks flue by flue
Some chimneys carry several flues, one for a fireplace and others for appliances. After a storm, each flue is checked on its own, because damage to one does not mean damage to all.
A multi-flue cap may cover them all, or each may have its own cap. We check every flue opening for damage and debris, and note what each one serves. Repairs are listed flue by flue, so you can see which part of the chimney each one concerns. A flue that serves an appliance is not covered in any way that would block it.
The drip edge and why it matters
A drip edge is the small lip at the outer edge of a crown or chase cover that throws water clear of the wall below. Without it, water runs back under the edge and down the chimney or chase.
A storm can bend a drip edge flat or break it off. We check it on both crowns and chase covers. On a new crown, the drip edge is formed into the overhang. On a new chase cover, it is part of the metalwork. It is a small detail that keeps water away from the siding, the masonry and the flashing below.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Before you approve storm repairs
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
Do you have an emergency line for storm damage?
Yes, our emergency line runs 24/7. For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. For urgent chimney damage, describe what you see from a safe place when you call.
Can storm damage affect a chimney that vents a water heater?
Yes. A chimney can vent other appliances as well as a fireplace. If its top or flue was damaged, those appliances may not vent properly. Tell us what the chimney serves, and we check the flue that carries their exhaust.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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