Cracked crown repaired and capped
The crown is continuous around the screened cap again, with fresh mortar closing the top of the stack.
View this projectChimney sweep and repair in Dayton, OH
Also covering Oakwood, Kettering, Beavercreek, Montgomery County.
What we see on Dayton chimneys
Dayton and its inner suburbs mix older masonry fireplaces with mid-century ranch homes whose chimneys may also vent heating equipment. Repeated winter freezing works at the exposed crown and mortar outside, while a camera inspection is the only reliable way to see the flue condition inside.
What we get called out for most in Dayton
Dayton's mix of fireplace and appliance flues makes inspection the right first step. The exterior can show weather damage while the liner condition remains invisible from the room.
Chimney InspectionsWhy Ohio chimneys fail
Ohio's freeze-thaw cycle is what destroys chimneys here: water soaks into brick and mortar in the fall, freezes, expands, and breaks the masonry apart from the inside. Add a long heating season and you get creosote buildup on top of structural damage. More on Ohio.
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What the work looks like
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Crown rebuilt and screened cap fitted
The finished chimney has a continuous crown around the flue and a fitted screened cap.
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Fireplace opening refreshed
The finished opening has a dark firebox, an arranged log set, and a clear hearth.
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