Chimney Rebuild
Rebuilding a chimney that's past the point of spot repair.
Learn moreA partial rebuild reconstructs the damaged portion of a chimney — most often the section above the roofline — while leaving the sound masonry below in place. It's a targeted solution for the very common situation where weather has worn out the exposed top but the rest is fine.
A partial rebuild reconstructs the damaged portion of a chimney — most often the section above the roofline — while leaving the sound masonry below in place. It's a targeted solution for the very common situation where weather has worn out the exposed top but the rest is fine.
The part of the chimney above the roof is fully exposed to rain, snow and freeze-thaw, so it almost always deteriorates first. Rebuilding just that section restores the chimney without the cost of a full teardown — the right-sized fix when the lower structure is still solid.
We determine where good masonry begins below the damage.
We take down the failed above-roof portion carefully.
We rebuild with matching brick, proper flue and a new crown.
We cap and waterproof so the new section sheds water for the long term.
This is one of the most common masonry jobs we do around Pittsburgh, because our winters concentrate damage at the exposed top of the chimney. A partial rebuild with a fresh crown and cap typically solves the problem for decades.
We rebuild down to sound masonry and no further. Often that's the section above the roofline; sometimes a course or two below. The aim is to remove all the compromised material while keeping everything that's still good.
We match brick and mortar as closely as possible so the rebuilt top blends with the rest of the chimney.
Rebuilding a chimney that's past the point of spot repair.
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Casting a new crown when the old one has failed.
Learn moreRestoring brick, block and stone on aging chimney structures.
Learn moreFitting a cap to keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue.
Learn moreNew flashing to stop leaks at the roofline for good.
Learn moreTalk to a Pittsburgh-area chimney and fireplace pro today.
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