Chimney crown rebuilds that shed rain in Seminole Heights
Chimney crown repair in Seminole Heights with the slope, overhang and drip edge that keep rain off the brick.
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Chimney Services
Sealing and Rebuilding Chimney Crowns
Crown work begins with a free look from the roof and a written price for each option.
Slope, overhang and the drip edge
Three details make a crown shed water. The top slopes away from the flue so rain runs off instead of sitting. The edge overhangs the brick below so water falls clear of the chimney face. And a drip edge, a small groove or kerf under that overhang, stops water from curling back along the underside and into the brick.
A crown built flush with the brick, or with a flat top, sends water down the face of the chimney with every rain. When our pros rebuild a crown in Seminole Heights, they form the slope, overhang and drip into it, which is how both the Florida code and Brick Industry Association guidance describe a masonry chimney top.
Crown and cap, two different jobs
The crown is the masonry top, and the cap is the metal cover over the flue. People use the words loosely, and the building code even calls the crown a cap. The crown sheds water off the chimney top, while the cap keeps rain, animals and sparks out of the flue itself.
A new cap cannot repair a cracked crown, and a new crown does nothing to keep birds out of the flue. Our pros check both on the same visit in Seminole Heights, explain what each needs and price them separately so you can choose.
A broken crown after a storm
Storm winds, a falling limb or a lightning strike can break pieces off a crown and drop them onto the roof. If you see concrete in the yard or a crown that looks different after a storm, keep people clear of the area below the chimney.
Our 24/7 emergency line helps arrange a visit when storm damage cannot wait, and same-day service is available when the schedule allows. A temporary cover can keep rain out of the chimney top until the permanent crown repair is done.
Why chimney crowns crack
Crowns crack for a handful of reasons, including shrinkage as the concrete cures, a crown locked tight to a flue tile that moves differently, thin or feathered edges, missing reinforcement or a mortar wash that was never a true crown. Brick Industry Association guidance treats shrinkage as expected, which is why reinforcement and the bond break matter.
Knowing which cause applies to your crown tells our pros whether a coating, a patch or a rebuild is the honest fix. That diagnosis is part of the free inspection.
On any service we offer
Decide on the crown within 72 hours of our inspection and 10% comes off.
What's Included
Inside Your Free Crown Inspection
- Rust stains that hint at buried steel
- Crown debris on the roof below
- Reinforcement condition where exposed
- A temporary cover if rain is due
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One free visit in Seminole Heights covers the crown, the cap and the flashing. Call (833) 435-4697.
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