Chimney done by the competition re-done in Chevy Chase.

Here's how we did it:

Stucco cut off, flashing put on, sealed with tape in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Stucco cut off, flashing put on, sealed with tape.

Spanish tile roof is covered with styrofoam.

Spanish tile roof is covered with styrofoam.

One good use for styrofoam

Chimney is straight.

Chimney is straight.

A band on top protects the chimney by providing a drip edge

A band on top protects the chimney by providing a drip edge.

Of course, we always stick coins in the top of our chimneys.

Of course, we always stick coins in the top of our chimneys.

Texture is made using a natural sponge. Stucco finish is colored with paint tint.

Texture is made using a natural sponge. Stucco finish is colored with paint tint.

We recoated the outdoor fireplace.

We recoated the outdoor fireplace.

This stucco will last a lot longer this time.

This stucco will last a lot longer this time.