Once we returned from the Boundary Waters, we had contractors arrive to repair our failing chimneys. We have two chimneys, and they were both broken down so much that they were irreparable. Cracks in mortar and brick allowed water to get into the house (into the breezeway). So the only option was to tear down and rebuild.
Cracks in the crown allowed water to seep into the underlying cracked mortar and brickwork.
This had been going on for quite awhile judging by the amount of caulk. I hadn't caulked the chimneys, so it must have been the previous owners from more than 14 years ago. I think the leaks got worse with time, though.
Demolition started. This chimney pictured below was torn down to the lowest roof level.
And the big chimney on the other side was 2/3 removed.
It was quite an ordeal, and a very extensive scaffold setup.
Forms were placed on the top to pour a new crown.
They both turned out very well, and I was quite pleased with the brickwork.
The brickwork is complete, and now we have to wait multiple weeks on the flashing crew to make us watertight to the roof. I'm not too pleased with the temporary silver tape, but this company promised to fix whatever they break. So if water does cause damage, they'll pay for it.
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