Q. After our brick chimney deteriorated severely, we had the top six rows of brick replaced and a new concrete chimney cap put on top. The first year went fine, and we were happy with the work.

To fix spalling, you often need to replace the bricks and mortar joints ... between $275 and $1,000. Chimney crowns usually comprise concrete and sit at the top of the chimney, and they’re ...

As a result, the mortar cracks over time and allows water to enter the top of the brickwork. Freeze and thaw cycles soon start the deterioration of the upper bricks and mortar. A proper chimney ...

Start at the top or crown of the chimney and seal any and all cracks. The crown, normally a concrete crown, shrinks after installation leaving a seam where the crown sits on the bricks and around ...

Q: The top three feet of my chimney need to be rebuilt, and I’m homebound because of the pandemic. I’ve gone outside and stared up at the brick monolith projecting from the roof and pondered ...