The more time I spend on this forum (which is a lot), the more issues/concerns I find! ![Smile :) :)](/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/grin.gif)
I have a couple questions about the crown on my chimney (which I had previously not been paying attention to).
First, does this need some TLC?
Second, if it does, is the custom stainless chimney chase cover from Rockford an acceptable solution?
I really don't want to hire anyone given the inflated cost of things right now, combined with the general incompetence of every chimney/stove "expert" I've talked to in my area. Although I feel like recrowning is probably something I could handle, I really don't have the time right now.
I'm wondering, if it does need repair, if I could break off the cracking mortar, order a custom cover from rockford, high temp silicone and some tapcons, and call it good for the next 5 years or so?
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![Smile :) :)](/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/grin.gif)
I have a couple questions about the crown on my chimney (which I had previously not been paying attention to).
First, does this need some TLC?
Second, if it does, is the custom stainless chimney chase cover from Rockford an acceptable solution?
I really don't want to hire anyone given the inflated cost of things right now, combined with the general incompetence of every chimney/stove "expert" I've talked to in my area. Although I feel like recrowning is probably something I could handle, I really don't have the time right now.
I'm wondering, if it does need repair, if I could break off the cracking mortar, order a custom cover from rockford, high temp silicone and some tapcons, and call it good for the next 5 years or so?
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