How Do You Repair A Chimney Crown?
Saving a chimney from deterioration and leaking can be as simple as repairing or replacing the chimney crown. The crown of the chimney is one of the most important parts of a chimney. Protecting the bricks, mortar, joints and fireplace, the crown maintains the life and integrity of the chimney. Place a drop cloth on the roof to protect it. Take off the broken crown by slowly breaking apart the concrete with your chisel and hammer. Start from the edge. Avoid striking near the flue. Work carefully and there will be no damage to the flue. Place the broken pieces in your bucket. Put one bag of masonry cement and ½ bag of pea gravel in the wheelbarrow. Mix the dry ingredients with your hoe thoroughly before adding any water. This will help create uniformity when you’re ready to form the crown. Mix the new crown on the ground in the wheelbarrow with your hoe slowly adding small amounts of water to your mix. Create the consistency of frosting for your crown mixture. Just before you reach the
