Chimney Repair – Chimney Rebuild in Nashville, IN

Challenge

This homeowner noticed water staining and damage in his attic deriving from the chimney. Per Inspection, we found the powder coated, galvanized steel chase lid had some seperation in one the corners. There was no moisture barrier installed between the masonry and wooden framing. Water was penetrating the masonry and with no moisture barrier to direct the flow outward, the water ran down the wooden chase into the attic.

Solution

Bone Dry Demolished 23 courses by 24 brick down to the roof-line, removing counter flashing and any damaged/rotten wooden framing. New house wrap, ice and water shield, and through wall flashing was installed to keep any moisture from entering through and around masonry. We rebuilt the chimney 23 courses with a step out corbel design. A New Chase lid, rain cap, and storm collar were installed. The Chimney was coated with a masonry water repellent down to the roof-line.