Chimney Crown Repair and Replacement
Chimney Crowns Are One Of The Most Important Parts Of Your Chimney
The chimney crown is your chimney’s first line of defense against the elements. A properly constructed crown acts as a roof for your masonry, shedding water away from the bricks and mortar joints below. Four Winds Chimney specializes in chimney crown repair and full reconstruction for homeowners throughout Upstate and Western New York. Because New York’s extreme temperature swings cause standard mortar crowns to crack and leak, we use high-performance, fiber-reinforced materials and specialized sealants designed to remain flexible and waterproof for years. Protect your chimney from the top down and avoid costly structural failure with our professional crown services.
Here are some of the signs you may need to call our team for a chimney crown repair or replacement:
- Cracks in current chimney crown (visible cracks that need to be filled or fixed).
- Spalling flue tiles – Any signs of damage to your chimney’s tiles indicating a faulty flue line.
- Rusted damper or firebox – Any signs of moisture entering your fireplace could be the result of a defective crown.
- Damaged interior walls – deterioration of walls inside your home near the chimney may indicate moisture build-up from a damaged crown.
- Damaged chimney material (bricks, stones or other).
Chimney crowns are extremely important for protecting your chimney against deterioration due to weather exposure. Chimney crowns are customized for each individual chimney, which is why utilizing the services of a professional chimney crown repair and replacement company is essential.
To learn more about chimney crowns, call Four Winds Chimney and let one of our certified technicians answer all your questions.