Chimney repair after strong winds in Lauderdale Harbours
A blown-off cap or a lifted chase cover leaves the flue open to rain. We close it, then repair it properly.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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From temporary cover to permanent storm repair
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.
Stone veneer loosened by wind or impact
Stone veneer on a chimney can loosen after an impact or when water gets behind it during a long, windy rain. A loose stone can fall, and the gap it leaves lets more water into the wall behind.
We check the veneer for loose units, open joints and cracks, and we look for water marks where the veneer meets the roof. Loose stones are reset in a suitable mortar, and open joints are repointed to match. For manufactured stone, its maker's installation guide shapes the repair. The veneer work is listed separately, with the affected areas described.
The damper after water came down
If rain entered the flue during the storm, the damper took the water first. Metal plates rust quickly when soaked, and debris on the plate can hold moisture against it.
We check the damper for water, rust and debris and make sure it still opens and closes. Light rust can be cleaned off. A damper that has seized or rusted through is noted as a separate repair. The source of the water is fixed first, so the damper does not rust again.
What the free storm inspection covers
The free storm inspection covers the whole chimney top. That means the cap and screen, the chase cover and storm collar, the crown, the flashing, the top courses and any chase siding.
Inside, we check the firebox, the damper and signs of water, and we look down the flue as far as we can. You hear what we found and what it means for using the fireplace. The findings become a free written estimate, with temporary and permanent items listed separately and priced one by one.
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
Can you cover an open flue before the permanent repair?
Yes, once the roof is safe to work on. A temporary cover keeps rain and debris out while the permanent repair is arranged. It is listed and priced separately and is not described as the finished repair.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
Do you replace chimney caps torn off by the wind?
Yes. The new cap is sized to the flue and fastened to the manufacturer's instructions. If the old cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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