While most of your homes masonry construction is protected by its roof and eaves, your chimney is always completely exposed to the elements of nature. Concrete, brick, clay and mortar are all porous materials, which means they absorb moisture, when expose to it. The moisture they absorb is then store within its structure and as a result of the freeze/thaw process can cause major damage to your chimney. While all parts of you chimney can be effected by these problems, it is the crown, at the apex of you chimney, that receives the most abuse.

Over the years, the crown of your chimney is pelted by rain and snow and if not properly waterproofed, will crack and break. A damaged crown can allow larger quantities of water to access your chimney and can result in major water damage to both your chimney and home. Dunrite Chimney and Stove is a full service masonry repair company that will be happy to not only repair your crown, but waterproof it to prevent future issues.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. -Benjamin Franklin