A much forgotten part of the home is the chimney—forgotten, that is, until there’s a problem. While your chimney should be inspected yearly for safety, in reality, most homeowners tend to forget about the chimney until they’re actively ready to use their fireplace. And even then, issues are usually ignored unless they impact the livability of the home. This is why having an expert come check out your home’s chimney on an annual basis is a great idea. This will ensure any chimney stucco repair is timely and cost-effective.
Our Process for Chimney Stucco Repair
Once we inspect the chimney, we can determine how deep the damage has gone and the level of chimney stucco repair or remediation needed.
Surface
If the damage is merely aesthetic, such as a hairline crack on the surface of your chimney stucco, repair is relatively simple. With expert precision, we’ll lay new lath. Then, we can apply new stucco that is protected from direct contact with the previous crack. You can even choose a new exterior style for your chimney. This solution is the most affordable and the easiest because the problem is only “skin-deep.”
Base/Foundation
If a hairline crack is the least of your problems, don’t worry. We can handle that, too. Sometimes, moisture degrades the foundation of the chimney. If so, we strip down the rot and begin anew with high-quality products. For instance, we use WeatherSmartⓇ House Wrap that provides a delicate balance for protection from and breathability for moisture. So you can feel confident moisture won’t seep through and crack your brand new chimney exterior.
Crown
Many so-called specialists aren’t even sure how to construct a crown for the chimney. They may make it too small to provide adequate protection or leave off metal flashing, providing no direction for rainfall away from the chimney’s base. Sometimes, there’s no crown at all. If needed, we will construct a chimney crown that will keep the moisture—and future foundational damage—out.
Choose Ai Restoration for Your Chimney Stucco Repair Today!
If cracked stucco or crumbling mortar near your chimney has you worried, Ai Restoration’s team of stucco experts has the experience and knowhow you can trust. We won’t just cover up the problem. We will get to the root cause and remediate any possible underlying damage.
