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Chimney Repair Company
Perhaps you are tired of getting your chimney repaired over and over again or are trying to get estimates for chimney repairs. You might already be facing several issues. The stucco guy will probably say that as he’s not a carpenter he will not change the rotten wood. The carpenter can fix the wood part but will advise a roofer to take care of the damage at the bottom of your chimney. Thus, it can be real difficult to find someone who can take the complete responsibility of chimney repairs. However, there is no need to fret as help is just a call away. Get professional help from us and allow our dedicated crew to handle all your woes related to chimney repairs. As licensed building, roofing, and chimney contractors, we are confident of handling everything, from chimney replacement, fireplace chimney repair, chimney leak repair, the carpentry and the stucco plus the roofing.
Get your local chimney repair now. Call (561) 586-5655 or contact us for a free estimate and be confident of enjoying tamely and professional service, well within your budget.
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Issues with Chimney
Chimneys are typically made of wood framing, wire lath and carry a covering made of stucco. With time and usage, it is seen that most chimneys develop small cracks in the stucco finish. The result is that water can seep in and rust the wire lath that can swell and pops the stucco. This can lead to even bigger cracks and more problems. The condition is known as spalling, and one can expect even more water to seep in, and the moisture can rot the wood frame. As it can be complicated to repair a chimney, it is essential to know the basic and leave the repair to the experts.
The Issue of Spalling
Observe how the stucco has fallen completely off of the wire lath in the image to the left. The rusted wire lath and the rotted wood structure is very common in such cases. Most homeowners have to deal with the problems very often. And, if the homeowner have paid for the repairs several times and the problem hasn’t gone away, then most probably, all the contractors did was to seal the stucco instead of replacing it.
Rotten Wood Problems
See the rotten wood behind the wire lath and stucco in the next image. In many situations, the wood is completely gone because of its rotten state. The right way to repair chimney structures is by using pressure treated lumber. This ensures that the rotten wood doesn’t come back. The stucco of the repaired chimney should be painted every couple of years so as to makes sure that there are no small cracks and keep them away. Or, the problem can resurface again.
The Right way to Apply Stucco on a Chimney Repair
Start the process of applying new stucco only after all the rusted wire lath and rotten wood is replaced. Apply at least three coats of stucco on chimneys that comprise of scratch, brown and finish coat. Give ample drying time between the applications of each layer ad the whole process can take several days and trips. The process of painting a new stucco is called “thirsty” and in order to get a good finish and new look, apply several coats of paint.