Cracked chimney crown in Fairbanks? Ask our pros

Hairline cracks coated, open cracks filled, broken crowns cast new. Free inspection for chimney crowns in Fairbanks.

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Precast or poured in place

Should the new crown be poured on the chimney or made ahead and set on it? The Brick Industry Association notes that precast crowns generally perform better than ones cast in place, since they cure under control and arrive without shrinkage cracks.

Our specialists weigh your chimney's size and shape, access to the roof and the flues it carries, then recommend one or the other. A precast crown is set on a mortar bed with a bond break; a cast-in-place crown is formed and poured on site. You'll see both options priced when both fit. Ask about the right crown for your chimney in Fairbanks by calling (352) 675-6366.

The Gainesville reference point is roughly 6 miles from Fairbanks as the crow flies. In our service area, Fairbanks is grouped with Alachua County.

What's Included

Slope, overhang, drip edge and flue seal

Overhangs and drip edges formed on every side
Crowns cast ahead and set on a mortar bed
Multi-flue crowns sloped away from every tile
Crown repairs in Fairbanks backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Chimneys shaded by trees

A chimney shaded by trees on a home in Fairbanks dries slowly after rain. Moss and algae can take hold on the crown, holding moisture in the concrete and around the flue seals. Our specialists scrub the growth off before any coating, since coatings won't bond over it, and they check the concrete underneath for softening. Letting more light reach the chimney top helps it dry after rain.

Our Process

Your crown, read before it's repaired

Read every crack

Our pros sort the cracks, check the slope, edge and flue seals, and look for rust inside.
Choose seal or rebuild

You see a coating, a patch and a new crown priced side by side where each fits.
Repair in the right weather

Coatings go on dry crowns; new crowns get forms, reinforcement, slope and a drip edge.
Cure and show you

The crown is covered to cure, flue joints are sealed, and you get the waiting time written out.

Why Choose Us

Family-owned, and fussy about slope

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

You'll see the crown from the yard and hear what we found in everyday terms.

Your written price is freeYou get free written prices for sealing and for rebuilding, side by side.
Family owned and runFamily owned, and we build crowns in Fairbanks the way we'd want our own built.
Our workmanship warrantyEach crown we seal or rebuild is listed on the quote with our workmanship warranty beside it.

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Why the crown edge shouldn't taper to nothing

Crown edges that thin out to a knife-edge look tidy on the day they're poured, but thin concrete cracks and chips first. The Brick Industry Association advises against feathering the crown edge for that reason.

Our pros build the edge with real thickness, formed square and finished with a drip underneath, so it holds up to weather and to anyone who has to work on the roof. It's one of the first places they look on an existing crown, since a crumbling edge tells them how the crown was built and how long the rest will last. A square edge also gives a cap's anchors something solid to grip.

Forming and pouring a crown in place

A cast-in-place crown starts with the old top removed down to sound brick. Our pros build a wooden form around the top of the chimney that sets the overhang and the crown's thickness, with a strip on the underside to cut the drip.

Bond breaks go around the flue tiles, reinforcement is placed, and the concrete is poured and worked to a slope from the flues outward. The surface is finished smooth so water runs off cleanly. The form comes off once the concrete has set enough to hold its shape. The whole process is priced as one line on the quote.

Crown first, then the brick

Water repellents for brick don't fix a leaking crown. If rain gets in through the top, it soaks the masonry from inside, and a repellent on the outside can even slow its drying.

Our specialists fix the crown before treating the brick, repoint any failing joints, and then test how much water the brick absorbs to see if a breathable repellent is worth it. That order keeps you from paying for a coating that can't reach the real problem. Each step is priced separately on the quote. Some chimneys don't need a repellent at all once the crown and joints are fixed, and our pros will say so.

Free Inspection

The crown and cap, checked at no charge

Whether the top is a real crown or a thin mortar wash
Grit or concrete pieces in the gutters below the chimney
Signs of crown leaks inside, at the damper and smoke chamber
Coating, patch or new crown, each option with its price

Claim 10% off your first service

Seal or rebuild the crown in Fairbanks; a first booking is 10% off.

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FAQs

Crown questions from homeowners in Fairbanks

Is precast or poured better?

The Brick Industry Association notes precast crowns generally perform better. Our specialists recommend precast where the chimney shape and roof access suit it, and a carefully built cast-in-place crown where they don't.

Can you look at the crown the same day in Fairbanks?

Same-day inspections are available when the schedule has room. If water is coming in, tell us on the call and a temporary cover can go on first. Reach our crown pros about Fairbanks at (352) 675-6366.

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