How to fix the Crack in the Chimney Crown?


The chimney crown which is also termed as Chimney Cap is the cement part provided on the top of chimney chase to prevent the entrance of rainwater into the chimney.  The bricks of the chimney go up around the tile flue liners, you need something at the top of the chimney to stop the rain and snow from just falling in around the tiles. It is obvious that the very purpose of the chimney crown is to keep rain out. Cracks can occur from shifting of the structure or from shrinkage dating back to the first day the crown was put on the chimney. The water goes right through those cracks into your chimney when your crown has cracks.

How to fix it

Fixing the cracked crown depends upon how badly it has been damaged. In most of the cases, crowns have small cracks. However, even small ones need to be fixed because it can cause big cracks in the chimney crown. Water freezes and thaws in the cracks all winter long, year after year, which forces small cracks to eventually become big cracks. The good news is that there are excellent crown coating materials such as Chimney Saver Crown Coat which cover the masonry and prevent small cracks from becoming a real problem.

However if the chimney crown  is damage significantly, the only solution it is to remove and relay the masonry. Best to coat your crown now with Crown Coat and avoid the big hassle and expense later.Protect your chimney today and prevent serious damage that may result in costly repairs or even rebuilding of your chimney.

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