Cement Crown Chimney vs Stainless Steel Chimney

[TGA]

Hi, I have a cement crown on a chimney that needs replaced. A vendor is recommending the stainless steel over the cement crown.

He will install new cement crown with pitch and also add flashing and gaco to small section of roof behind chimney for $1,950
For a stainless steel chase cover, it will be an additional $1,200 for a total cost of $3,150.

Are chase covers worth the extra? See photos below. Any insight much appreciated.

CURRENT CHIMNEY CROWN


EXAMPLE OF NEW CHIMNEY CROWN



EXAMPLE OF NEW STAINLESS STEEL CROWN

 

[vbu]

I'm sure the experts will chime in soon, but your example of the new chimney crown is not how it should be done. There is no drip edge. If you use the search function here you'll find several examples of people who've DIY'd their crown, it's definitely a project.

If you want to go the stainless route and you're handy/don't mind getting up there, you could order a custom made stainless crown from Rockford chimney supply for less than 1000$ and install it yourself.

 

[bholler]

Don't pay that much for a wash crown it won't last. A poured crown is the best option. A stainless cover is fine but I don't like the look. But your chimney has many other issues that need addressed stating with being 18" or so to short

 

[TGA]

I'm sure the experts will chime in soon, but your example of the new chimney crown is not how it should be done. There is no drip edge. If you use the search function here you'll find several examples of people who've DIY'd their crown, it's definitely a project.

If you want to go the stainless route and you're handy/don't mind getting up there, you could order a custom made stainless crown from Rockford chimney supply for less than 1000$ and install it yourself.

Thanks!

 

[TGA]

Don't pay that much for a wash crown it won't last. A poured crown is the best option. A stainless cover is fine but I don't like the look. But your chimney has many other issues that need addressed stating with being 18" or so to short

Thanks @bholler ! I agree, I don't like the look of stainless steel either. Is there any issue using a poured crown with a chimney that size? Btw, is poured chimney crown vs stainless chase cover kinda like the pepsi vs cola war? ie matter of opinion?