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Some chimney repairs turn out to be more than a surface refresh once the existing stucco comes off. YYC Today is featuring a recent Calgary project by High End Construction that moved from damaged details and removal through rebuilding, preparation, and a new finished stucco profile.
According to the project documentation, the work began by removing the old chimney stucco to expose the condition of the details beneath it. The existing plywood detail had deteriorated, so the repair required a rebuild of the chimney features before the new exterior layers could be applied.
What this chimney repair involved
01 · Removal
Expose the condition behind the finish
The old stucco and damaged material were removed so the existing chimney details could be assessed.
02 · Detail rebuild
Replace deteriorated plywood detail
The rotten plywood detail was replaced and the chimney features were rebuilt to their original shape.
03 · Exterior preparation
Prepare the rebuilt surface
New paper and wire were installed before the stucco layers were applied.
04 · Final finish
Restore the chimney profile
The work was completed with a scratch coat and final finish to restore the finished appearance.
Why the detail work matters
When a damaged exterior finish is removed, the visible surface can reveal work that needs to be addressed before a new finish goes on. In this case, the project documentation shows the repair progressing from deteriorated chimney details to a rebuilt profile, followed by the new layers and finish.
See the full project
For the original project photos and detail-rebuild overview, visit High End Construction’s chimney stucco repair feature.
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Gery Pap