Repair of a water damaged framed chimney using low maintenance pvc corner boards and fiber cement siding.
Chimney siding replacement.
Because the area was large it required more materials and labor to fix it.
The exterior of the chimney may require tuckpointing or replacement of siding materials to provide the best protection against moisture intrusion into the roof and interior structural materials.
Offering the look of masonry stucco or wood at a lower cost fiber cement siding has become a popular siding choice for many homeowners.
Heat won t affect your siding if you meet all minimum code requirements.
We replace siding cedar trim flashing the siding on the chimney and back side of these homes were in disrepair.
Wood siding on chimneys wood shingles are often used as siding material for chimneys continuing from the roof area.
The average cost of a chimney repair is between 300 and 4000.
The repair costs depend on the extent of the damage the materials type of brick lining flashing etc the current condition of the chimney crown and the location of the chimney.
Installing siding on a chimney requires a layer of wood furring that serves as a base for the siding itself.
Fiber cement siding is low maintenance non flammable and termite resistant.
Replacement and resurfacing can be expensive which makes cladding a masonry chimney with siding an attractive option in some instances.
Siding around a chimney costs the same as any other type to repair or about 500 to 1 000 depending on how large the chimney is and the materials it s made from.
The company found water leaking from the corner board and wood siding.
Siding repair cost factors there are a few cost factors for siding repairs you should consider.
Available in a range of styles and textures factory painting or finishes are highly recommended.
Either way it s a low maintenance option that will look terrific for years and years.
They make a great diy project or can be installed quickly with a contractor.
So the contractors removed all the siding around the chimney replaced the rotten plywood underneath and installed new underlayment and hardie board on top.
There was a metal patch covering a hole rotted trim boards improperly installed flashing which caused much of the initial damage and wood used improperly to cover missing caulking.