Chimney Crown Services by Stone City Inc in Darien, IL
Chimney crown replacement
Stone City Inc specializes in exterior and interior stone veneer. A chimney crown/cap is a vital part of the chimney’s design, protecting it from water, debris, and maintaining its overall function and longevity. Proper care and maintenance of the chimney crown can help extend the life of the entire chimney system. Cracks in the chimney crown can result in extensive and expensive damage to a masonry chimneys, especially in places where weather drastically changes. Here at Stone city our stonemasons often replace faulty concrete chimney crowns. These crowns are installed without rebar so they crack, allowing the inside of the chimney to trap moisture causing damage such as a cracked flue-liners and/or spalling brick. This damage to the chimney Crown results in creating a dangerous environment for falling pieces of concrete or brick and even a fire hazard. Stone city inc services Darien and surrounding areas demoing and installing new chimney crowns while providing other repair and renovating services
Rebar enforced Chimney Crown
Stone City inc. offers the highest quality Chimney cap concrete pours in Darien, IL. Our standards and professionalism offer long duration guarantees on our new Chimney crown installs. We also offer concrete sealers that will maintain the life span of your chimney crown. Contact Stone City Inc. today for a free estimate.
Benefit of a new Chimney Crown
Water Protection: The chimney crown acts as a barrier to prevent water from entering the chimney. Water is one of the leading causes of damage to masonry, and by protecting the chimney from rain and snow, the crown helps prevent erosion, cracking, and rusting of metal components.
Structural Integrity: The crown helps to maintain the integrity of the chimney. If the crown deteriorates, water can seep into the masonry, leading to the growth of mold or the freezing and thawing cycle that can cause cracks in the chimney structure.
Redirects Water: The design of the chimney crown typically allows water to flow off and away from the chimney flue, ensuring that water doesn’t pool around the chimney cap or seep into the structure. This is important for preventing long-term damage.
Keeps Animals and Debris Out: A well-built crown can also help keep debris, leaves, and small animals from entering the chimney. While it’s not a substitute for a chimney cap, it provides some extra protection against things that could obstruct the chimney’s airflow.
Helps With Smoke Flow: The shape and smooth surface of the chimney crown help ensure that smoke flows properly up the chimney without obstruction. If the crown becomes damaged or deteriorates, it could disrupt the airflow, potentially leading to dangerous downdrafts.