A chimney crown is crucial to keeping water out of your chimney and your home. The crown is the concrete slab at the top of your masonry chimney, just beneath the chimney cap. Its function is to direct water away from the chimney and away from the area where the chimney meets the roof. These areas are especially susceptible to water intrusion and leaking. While it may seem an insignificant part of the system, the crown is extremely important. A proper chimney crown can help prevent costly water damage and premature chimney deterioration.
Unfortunately, many crowns are built improperly, or are cracked and crumbling after years of abuse and house settling. When this happens, crown repair or replacement is absolutely crucial!
If your crown is damaged or was not constructed properly, you will likely start to see the telltale signs of water damage — and it’s not a pretty sight. You may notice some or all of the following:
If you see cracks in your chimney crown, they need to be repaired. In many cases, we are able to brush on a repair product called CrownCoat, which allows us to fill cracks and gaps quickly and affordably. CrownCoat is great at preventing cracks from growing, and can weatherproof and waterproof your crown to prevent leaks.
If your crown has suffered extensive damage, we offer two replacement options:
If you are seeing any of the signs of water damage or haven’t had your chimney inspected and swept this year, give us a call at (802) 872-0123 today. We can take a look at your chimney system and let you know if it’s in need of crown repair or replacement! Click here to request an appointment online!
Need your chimney damper repaired or replaced? Call on the chimney repair experts at Brickliners today.
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