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Exterior Chimney Siding Replacement

Chimney Wood Rot Repair

Because chimneys extend beyond the main exterior wall, water or moisture that enters the chimney chase can run down or collect inside the structure. This may lead to wood rot, mold or damage to the siding, trim and framing. Scott's Painting & Staining Inc. evaluates the condition of the chimney and recommends repairing only the damaged areas whenever practical rather than automatically replacing all of the siding. If chimney deterioration is not addressed early, more extensive siding or structural repairs may eventually be required.

Chimney Siding Repair Cost vs. Chimney Siding Replacement Cost

• Chimney siding replacement cost in Omaha typically ranges from $500 to $2,000, depending on the amount of damaged siding and trim, accessibility and the extent of hidden damage.
• Painting after chimney repairs typically ranges from $300 to $800.
• Chimney wood rot repair cost depends on factors such as how soon the problem is identified, how long the area has been exposed to moisture and the extent of damage behind the siding.
• Chimneys with damaged hardboard siding may require deteriorated siding and chimney trim to be replaced. Once hardboard siding has become significantly swollen, soft or rotted, replacement of the damaged material is generally required, which can increase the overall repair cost.

Hardboard siding requires regular inspection and maintenance, especially on chimneys that receive more direct weather exposure than protected walls. Peeling paint on cedar trim, failed caulking, swollen siding or bulging areas are signs that the chimney should be evaluated for moisture damage.

Chimney Siding Repair

Scott's Painting & Staining Inc. specializes in chimney siding repair in Omaha, including damaged hardboard siding, chimney trim, flashing and localized wood rot. Chimneys extend above the roofline and receive significant exposure to rain, snow, sun and wind, which can make proper caulking, flashing and paint maintenance especially important. Failed or improperly installed flashing can allow water behind the siding and contribute to rot or mold. When accessible during the repair, we can correct or add flashing and kick-out flashing where appropriate to help divert water away from vulnerable siding and trim.

Examples of Chimney Wood Rot

The chimney siding shown below had extensive deterioration, including rotted trim, damaged siding and improperly installed flashing. Flashing problems can allow water behind the siding and contribute to swelling, wood rot and repeated caulking or paint failure. See our Omaha siding repair services for more information about siding and exterior wood repair.

• Notice the swelling or bubbled up siding near the bottom of each board. This indicates water damage.
• Notice the horizontal boards that retain water
• Notice the unnecessary seam near the roof fascia
• Notice the vertical 1x4 corners that go all the way up INSTEAD of butting up against the horizontal 1x4's
• Notice the siding which is too close to the shingles and will wick up moisture
• Most chimney rotting and deterioration is due to water entering near the edge of the gutter. Often there is not enough flashing or the flashing may be improperly installed. Scott's Painting can add the correct flashing or kickout flashing (also known as a diverter flashing) to divert large quantities of water. Using a kickout flashing can help keep the majority of the water on a roof from ever coming in contact with the siding.
• If the siding on the rest of your home is soft, leaking or rotting, we have a solution for that too!
• We specialize in repairing and replacing chimney siding and trim from the chimney chase cover down to the lower siding. When required for proper access, the chimney chase cover may need to be lifted or removed so damaged wood, hardboard or fiber cement siding can be replaced correctly.

Many chimney siding problems are difficult to identify from the ground because flashing, siding clearances and moisture entry points may not be obvious. Scott's Painting & Staining Inc. can evaluate the visible condition of the chimney and recommend an appropriate repair or replacement approach.