Crown

The concrete cap at the very top of a masonry chimney.

What is Crown?

The poured concrete or stone slab covering the top course of your masonry chimney (different from the metal chimney cap). Sheds water away from the masonry below. Cracks in the crown let water into the masonry — accelerated freeze-thaw spalling follows. Crown coat sealing fixes hairline cracks; full rebuild is for serious damage.

Related terms:Chimney CapSpallingCrownCoat

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Other terms in the glossary

Creosote

Tar-like residue from incomplete wood combustion. Highly flammable.

NFPA 211

The US standard for chimney, fireplace, and vent system installation.

Inspection Levels

Level 1 (annual), Level 2 (sale/event), Level 3 (concealed damage).

Flue

The internal passage that carries combustion gases up and out.

Liner

Inner channel of the flue — clay tile, stainless steel, or cast-in-place.

Chimney Cap

The metal cover-and-mesh assembly on top of the flue.

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