Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in North Lauderdale
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in North Lauderdale
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Repairing what the wind loosened
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.
Stains that appear days after the storm
Some leaks show up days after a storm. Water soaks into masonry or framing and then works its way through to an interior finish. The stain appears long after the rain has stopped.
A late stain still points to the chimney if it sits near it. Tell us when it appeared and whether it has grown. We check the chimney top and faces for the entry point. The repair is chosen once the path is clear, not from the stain alone.
Fastening to the maker's instructions
Cap, chase cover and chimney makers publish fastening instructions for their parts. They set out how the part is held, where the fasteners go and what they go into.
We follow them when we fit a replacement. Where the old part failed because it was under-fastened or fixed into weak masonry, we explain what will be different this time. The fastening method is part of the permanent repair and is described on the estimate. You can see how the new part will be held against the next strong wind.
The HVHZ and work on a chimney top
The Florida Building Code places Broward County inside its HVHZ, a zone with its own wind provisions. Construction there follows those HVHZ provisions, including the ones for roofing and exterior work.
For storm repairs, that can affect how flashing and roof-side work are done and which materials are used. Ask us which provisions apply to the flashing or roof work on your job. We explain what they mean for the repair and how the work will be carried out, and where your roofer needs to confirm details on their side.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Interior water entry points noted
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
A tree limb hit the chimney. Can you help?
Once the limb has been removed safely, yes. Leave large limbs to a tree service. We then check the masonry, crown, cap and flashing where it struck and list each repair separately.
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.
Do you clean up the chimney debris after storm repairs?
Yes. Debris from the damaged chimney and from our work is cleaned up and hauled away. If the work runs over more than one day, an open chimney is covered at the close of each work day.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo