An Overview of Stucco Chimneys
Roofing by Bruce • January 9, 2019

January 9, 2019

Do you wish there was a way to bring your existing chimney back to life without spending an arm and a leg on it? Fortunately, there is a way to do so if you decide to go with a stucco chimney. Chimney stucco can be placed directly over the masonry from an existing chimney to give it a completely new look. Conveniently, you won’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Here are some other benefits that will come along with choosing a stucco chimney.

Stucco is easy to apply over an existing chimney.

The first thing that you’re going to find when you place stucco over an existing chimney is that it’s easy to apply. As long as you work with a company that has plenty of experience when it comes to chimney stucco, they should be able to apply it within a matter of just days. It’ll make your chimney look like new once they’re finished.

It’ll make your chimney extra durable.

Those homeowners who live in Pennsylvania are subjected to all kinds of weather throughout the course of the year. From the snowy winters to the hot summers, your chimney needs to be able to stand up to it all. Stucco will make your chimney strong, and if it ever does sustain damage, it’s usually easy enough for a chimney company to come and repair it when you use stucco.

It can be used to make your chimney almost any color you want.

Ideally, your chimney should fit in with the rest of your home. It’ll look amazing if you’re able to make it the same color as the paint on your trim. Chimney stucco will allow you to make your chimney just about any color you want it to be. You can also choose from many different textures when you use stucco and even create patterns in your chimney.

Does a stucco chimney sound like a great idea to you? Roofing by Bruce can help you install a new stucco chimney or repair one that you already have. Call us at 570-424-8891 today to take advantage of our chimney and masonry repair services

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