Chimney repair after strong winds in Cutler Bay
Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.
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Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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From temporary cover to permanent storm repair
What a temporary cover is for
A temporary cover keeps rain, leaves and animals out of an open flue or chase while the permanent part is made or ordered. It is fixed so it stays put in normal weather.
It is not a replacement cap or chase cover, and we say so on the estimate. Its purpose, how long it is meant to stay and how it will be removed are written down. While it is on, the fireplace stays unused. When the permanent repair goes on, the temporary cover comes off and is hauled away.
An open chimney covered at the close of each work day
Storm repairs sometimes run over more than one day, especially when masonry is relaid or a custom cover is fitted. An open chimney top overnight would invite more water, leaves and animals into the flue.
Each evening before we leave, any open chimney top is covered, so the house stays protected between visits. You do not need to arrange anything. If rain is expected before the work can continue, we tell you what the cover will and will not keep out, and we check it on arrival the next day.
Relaying the top courses of a chimney
When the top courses of a chimney are loose, they are taken down to sound masonry and relaid. Matching brick is used where it can be found, and the new work is tied into the courses below.
Mortar for the new courses is chosen to suit the brick, no harder than the units around it, following preservation guidance on repointing. The crown is then recast on top of the relaid courses, and the cap goes back once the crown has cured. We explain how far down the work goes before starting, and why that depth was chosen.
HVHZ roof work and your roofer
In Miami-Dade County, roof covering work follows the HVHZ provisions of the Florida Building Code. That can affect the materials and methods used around the chimney, where the flashing meets the roof.
Where the roof covering near the chimney needs repair, your roofer handles it under those provisions. We coordinate so the chimney flashing and the roof work fit together and go in the right order. Ask your roofer and us what applies, so both parts of the job are done to the same standard and nothing is left between the two trades.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Crown surface and edge check
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Your storm damage questions in Cutler Bay
Do you run a water test to find where a storm leak starts?
A hose water test is used when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point cannot be found by looking. It lets us wet one area at a time and watch for water inside.
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 wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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