Metal Chimney Crown Replacement

The copper chase cover covers the entire top of your chimney.

Metal chimney crown replacement.

A mortar cap or chimney crown that has been improperly constructed or one that has become deteriorated over time may be the cause of water leaking into your attic through cracks or broken mortar in the crown when this happens it is sometimes better to replace the crown than attempting to repair it. Brick chimney repair cost. If it doesn t need replacing repairing flashing costs anywhere from 20 120. A well built well maintained chimney crown is key to keeping water out of your chimney system day in and day out.

The crown plays a vital role in the protection of your chimney by sealing off the top portion of your chimney and shedding water away from the masonry construction. Chimney crown replacement may be necessary if your chimney crown also known as the top plate or a chimney cap is cracked or damaged. A specialist will need to inspect the chimney before they can give an accurate estimate. The average cost of a chimney repair is between 300 and 4000.

Metal is installed where the chimney and roof meet as added protection against water infiltration. Often used to cover chimney chase surrounds or brick masonry crowns it fits over the top of the chimney like a shoe box cover fits the top of a shoe box. Our crown repair services guarantee a beautiful effective crown. The repair costs depend on the extent of the damage the materials type of brick lining flashing etc the current condition of the chimney crown and the location of the chimney.

Typically copper chase covers are used in place of stainless steel for aeshtetic purposes.