So I ordered my Hearthstone Heritage and while getting the chimney checked out prior to installation it was discovered that the terracotta flue that extends out of my roof is falling apart. It is only 8 years old but never had a cap so I imagine that's why it's gone to sh*t so fast? See pictures in the link below. So now I need to get this fixed, does anyone have any suggestions? Do I just cut the part out that's above the roof-line and replace it with another 12x12 terracotta piece and then cap it like it should of been all along? Thanks.
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