Is Your Chimney Crown Cracked Or Damaged?

While you are enjoying the warm days of summer don’t neglect issues with your fireplace or chimney. While you are outside, take a look at your chimney. Observe the top of the chimney. If you see any cracking or missed pieces, or any signs of damage, you will want to consider a chimney inspection.  Since the chimney crown is so high up, you will want to call on us to inspect the very top. The best way to determine if you have cracks or damage is to have it professionally inspected. Guardian Chimney offers a wide range of expert chimney services and is here to help with all your chimney needs. 

Chimney Crown Damage

The chimney crown is designed to slope down away from your chimney. Its job is to keep water away from your bricks. A crown is made of a slab of concrete or metal plate. Usually hanging over the edge of the chimney protecting the bricks from water. If water gets into cracks on the crown you may be in for some trouble. The freezing temperatures in winter cause the water to freeze within the bricks. This freezing and thawing effect expands the bricks and causes spalling. This describes the deterioration of concrete, bricks, or steel-reinforced concrete. You may see flaking, cracks, and chipping. Ignoring this can cost you thousand

Signs of Chimney Damage

If a chimney crown is cracked, it may be leaking and it is important to schedule a chimney crown repair or rebuilding. There are ways to first detect that you may have a leak or damage to your chimney crown. Here are some of the issues that you may see.

What To Watch For: 

• Broken pieces – If you see broken pieces in a firebox, chances are there is chipping from within. It may be from the flue tiles. Water in the chimney can cause deterioration of the flue lining. This is a serious issue and may cause a fire within. Not only is there a risk of embers flying and catching fire, but carbon monoxide can also seep into your home. 
• Water damage on ceiling and walls. – If there is a leak to your chimney crown or the chimney you may see water damage on your ceiling around your fireplace. A reminder to fix the leak before you paint walls. You may find that you will be doing the same repair again.
• Rusty components. – You may find that components start to get rusty. If water is coming through cracks, you will see effects of this. The chimney crown is exposed to the elements. An annual inspection will help you determine if there is a need for repair  

Chimney Experts You Can Count On

When you are ready to make your appointment for a chimney sweep or inspection, call Guardian Chimney Sweep. You can reach us by calling toll-free 888-306-6069, in Conroe: 936-271-9781, or in Houston at 713-401-2011.

We strive to provide expert services. We provide professional chimney sweep, chimney cleanings, chimney inspections, and chimney repairs. As well as fireplace inserts, gas logs, chimney rebuilds, and more. We provide these to our customers with low-cost, reliable service in a timely fashion.