Cracked crowns letting water into the flue
Why it happens here
Original crowns on Baird Road homes were often poured thin and without a drip edge, so they crack within a decade. Wind-driven rain finds those cracks and runs down the inside of the flue. By the time you see a ceiling stain, water has been entering for months.
Our approach
We pour a new crown with chimney crown mix, a proper overhang, and a drip edge that sheds water away from the brick. We also inspect the top courses while we are up there and repoint any joints that have opened.