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Chimney Damage After Storms: Masonry, Flashing, and Caps
Chimneys sit exposed above the roofline, which makes them vulnerable to wind and hail but also means they accumulate ordinary weathering faster than almost any other part of a house, and separating storm related damage from long term deterioration is a recurring...Browse the full Resources Index
Flue Liners and Interior Chimney Components
The visible portion of a chimney, the masonry stack rising above the roofline, tells only part of the story, because the flue liner running inside it does the actual work of containing combustion byproducts and protecting the surrounding structure from heat transfer....Browse the full Resources Index
Chimney Crowns and Chimney Caps: Different Parts, Different Repairs
Homeowners and even some contractors use the terms crown and cap interchangeably, but a chimney’s crown and its cap are different components made of different materials, and confusing the two in a claim narrative can lead to a mismatched or incomplete scope of...Browse the full Resources Index
Tuckpointing Scope in Masonry Claims
Tuckpointing, the process of removing deteriorated mortar joints and replacing them with fresh mortar, is one of the more frequently disputed line items in a masonry claim, largely because reasonable people can disagree about how much of a wall or chimney actually...Browse the full Resources Index
