PSA: Had a brick crown collapse on a job in Portland last month. I went with a full rebuild, but my partner thinks a steel cap would've been fine. What's your call? | Chimney Sweeps - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Saw a steel cap fail on an old chimney like that last year. The surrounding brick was too far gone and it just pushed the problem down the line. You made the right call with a full rebuild, it's the only way to be sure the whole structure is sound. Your partner's idea works on newer chimneys in good shape, but not on older ones that are already crumbling.

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oliviajenkins6mo ago

Honestly, that sounds like a nightmare. Glad you went with the rebuild.

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spencerross6mo ago

That's rough, man. Good call.

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robert4836mo ago

Yeah, we did a full rebuild too and it's been solid for years now.

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