Metal Chimney Crowns

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Metal chimney crowns.

Chimney caps are custom made parts used to keep chimneys from snow rain small animals and bugs. These items also serve as a nice decorative addition to any roof chimney and are normally fabricated with copper stainless steel lead coated copper pre patina copper and freedom gray. Follow the steps on how to waterproof a chimney. Then lay sheet metal or cement board across the metal supports to form a thin bond break between the chimney crown and the masonry walls.

If your chimney has multiple flues choose between a set of small caps or one large multi flue cover for a cleaner look. What is a chimney crown. The copper chase cover covers the entire top of your chimney. First without the barrier the cement will just run down the chimney structure filling the airspace between the flue and the masonry walls.

Most commonly chimney crowns are made of poured concrete and free from cracks and crumbling. Chimney crowns may be made of metal. Brushable crown repair is specifically formulated to repair and protect chimney crowns from water intrusion. Chimney rx brushable crown repair is a fast setting elastomeric coating that forms a flexible waterproof membrane.

There are also decorative models such as copper caps which are more costly but require less maintenance. The chimney crown is placed atop the masonry chimney as a form of protection against the weather. Often used to cover chimney chase surrounds or brick masonry crowns it fits over the top of the chimney like a shoe box cover fits the top of a shoe box. Over 100 styles hundreds of finishes.

The chimney crown which can also be referred to as a chimney wash is a large slab that covers the top opening of the chimney. Unlike a chimney cap which is typically made of metal and merely covers the opening to the flue the chimney crown covers the entire top of the chimney. As crowns withstand a lot of abuse they need to be made out of a solid material. We also sell chase pans sonoran fireplaces and club fenders.

The most common are metal which are available in aluminum copper and stainless steel. Brushable crown repair is easy to apply with a 3 inch or 4 inch paint brush. Typically copper chase covers are used in place of stainless steel for aeshtetic purposes. This serves two purposes.