Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Twin Lakes North
Cap, chase cover, crown, flashing and masonry are checked as a set, because the same wind reaches every one of them.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
Weather-tight first, lasting repairs second
The first goal after a storm is to stop more water getting in. That may mean covering an open flue, sealing a lifted edge or protecting a cracked crown until it can be repaired properly.
Lasting repairs follow once the damage is understood and the materials are ready. The two stages are separate items on the estimate. You can see what the temporary work does, what it costs and what the permanent repair will replace. Nothing temporary is presented as the finished job.
Wind-driven rain reaches the sides of the chimney
In a storm, rain does not only fall on the chimney top. Wind drives it against the sides, into mortar joints, around flashing and under any edge that has lifted. Brick industry guidance on water penetration treats wind-driven rain as its own problem.
That is why a chimney can leak in a storm and stay dry in ordinary rain. We check the faces and joints as well as the top. If the entry point is a porous face or open joints, we explain the repair that addresses it.
Factory-built chimneys after a storm
A factory-built chimney is a listed system of pipe, collars, caps and chase-top parts. Its maker's instructions say not to mix in parts from other systems, because the listing covers the tested parts together.
After a storm, damaged sections, a bent cap or a torn storm collar are replaced with parts the manufacturer lists. We read the label on the fireplace or chimney to identify the system. If a part is no longer available, we explain the options before any work starts.
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 storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Loose top courses relaid
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Free written estimate before any work
Storm damage chimney questions in Twin Lakes North
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.
Should I climb up to check the chimney after a storm?
No. A wet roof after a storm is dangerous, and loose masonry can shift under a hand or foot. Look from the ground, note what you see and let us check the chimney top with proper access.
Is there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo