Chimney Crown Repair And Replacement
A chimney’s design takes into account the fact that water, snow, and sleet will be constantly attacking it and trying to get in. Inside and out, chimneys are built with defenses against water, and your chimney’s crown — the masonry up top, below your chimney cap — is one of the most important parts of that defense system.
A properly functioning chimney cap directs water, snow, and sleet away from the flue, helping to keep it dry and to avert the damage that comes with encroaching water. A cracked or spalling chimney crown, however, might be allowing water direct access to your flue and your home — and starting your chimney down the road toward unsafe, expensive issues.
Home Safe Hearth & Chimney technicians will examine your chimney crown during your chimney inspection, which should be done once a year. But in-between inspections, if you notice cracks or flaking, crumbling mortar, call us — it’s important to repair a damaged crown as soon as possible.
Leaky Chimney? It Could Be Your Crown
Leaks can originate in a variety of places on your chimney — unfortunately, sometimes several places at once. But the areas that were designed to help fight against the encroachment of water are often the first to sustain damage, and your chimney crown is at the top of that list.
If you’re experiencing a leak, call Home Safe Hearth & Chimney — we’ll inspect your whole system, including your chimney crown. If the crown needs repair, we can repair it to last. Our CSIA Certified technicians can also help extend the service life of your chimney crown by applying a water repellent that will help the masonry defend against water for years to come.
Crown Repair: When a Replacement is Not Required.
We can PATCH your crown with CrownSeal and still offer you a long-term warranty on those repairs.
Crown Replacement: Home Safe Hearth & Chimney Has The Experience To Do It Right
If your chimney crown has sustained damage that makes adequate repair impossible, we can replace it with a new crown that will stand the test of time and the unrelenting barrage of the elements. We’ve been working on chimneys in the Wichita area since 1979, and have helped over 20,000 customers enjoy their fireplaces and stoves with a safe, efficient, non-leaky chimney.
If your chimney crown is damaged, or if you’re experiencing leaks in your chimney, call Home Safe Hearth & Chimney at 316-265-9828 or click here to schedule an appointment online. Our CSIA Certified technicians can address your problems, and find solutions.
Our expertise with chimney masonry can help us locate and fix chimney leaks regardless of where they originate. That’s just one of the many reasons you’ll like working with Home Safe Hearth & Chimney in Wichita, KS, and the surrounding areas.
