Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Durrs
Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
When the chimney cap is gone
A chimney cap blown off by the wind leaves the flue open. Rain falls straight in, leaves and twigs collect on the damper, and animals can find their way inside.
Keep the fireplace unlit and close the damper if it still closes. We cover the flue temporarily, check the crown and the flue top for damage from the fall, and quote a replacement cap sized to the flue. If the cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
The joint around the flue at the crown
The building code wants the top of a masonry chimney sloped to shed water, with a drip edge and a sealed break around the flue liner. That break lets the flue and the crown move separately.
A storm that knocks the cap or strikes the flue top can open that joint or crack the crown beside it. We check it as part of the storm inspection. Where it has opened, it is resealed with a material suited to the joint. Where the crown itself has cracked, the crown repair is listed separately.
Letting soaked masonry dry before sealing
Masonry soaked by a storm needs time to dry before a water repellent goes on. One repellent maker notes that excess moisture keeps its product from soaking in and shortens its service life.
Repairs to cracks, joints and flashing come first, because a repellent does not fix defects. A water repellent, if it is part of the plan, goes on after the masonry has dried and the repairs have cured. Chimney waterproofing is a separate service with its own line on the estimate, and we explain when it would be worth doing.
Replacement parts in the HVHZ
Homes in Broward County sit inside the Florida Building Code's HVHZ. When we replace storm-damaged parts on a chimney top, we fasten them to the manufacturer's instructions and the code as it applies to your job.
Ask us what applies to your cap, chase cover or flashing. We explain what we can confirm about each part and how it will be fixed. Questions about a product's approval are answered from the maker's own documents, not from our estimate, and we tell you where your roofer's input is needed.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Asked after a strong storm
Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?
Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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