Spalling brick repair for chimney faces in Biscayne Park

We replace chimney bricks that have lost their face and look for the water that caused the damage.

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Signs the chimney bricks need replacing

Brick faces flaking or popping off
Brick fragments on the roof or ground
Brick cores showing where faces fell
Chipped edges where joints were ground out

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Spalled brick replacement, explained plainly

Mortar that behaves like the existing mortar

Brick industry maintenance guidance asks that the new mortar have physical properties similar to the existing mortar. That way the repaired area moves, absorbs and dries like the wall around it.

We look at the existing joints before choosing the mix. Brick industry guidance on mortar selection, which follows the ASTM classification for masonry mortar, favors the lowest strength that meets the need. We explain the choice so you understand why the mortar suits your chimney rather than simply being the strongest available.

When more damaged bricks turn up

Once a damaged unit is out, the brick beside it is easier to judge. Sometimes a neighboring unit that looked sound turns out to be cracked or loose, and the count changes.

When that happens, we stop and show you. The extra unit is explained and priced before it is added. You decide whether it is replaced now or noted for later. The agreed scope does not grow quietly while you are not looking. You also see the extra unit before it comes out, so the decision is based on what is actually there.

Using the fireplace during brick work

Brick replacement is outside work, but the mortar around new units is still curing for a while. Heat from a fire warms the masonry and can dry fresh joints faster than they should.

Before the work starts, we say whether to pause fires and when normal use can return. It depends on where the new units are and how close they sit to the flue. If an appliance vents into the chimney, tell us beforehand so its flue stays clear.

Softer brick and the mortar around it

Some brick is softer and more absorbent than others. Federal preservation guidance explains that in a wall of soft brick, a soft, permeable mortar is needed so moisture can leave through the joints rather than through the units.

If your chimney is built of softer brick, the mortar around replacement units is chosen with that in mind. A hard mix would push the problem into the bricks next to the repair. We explain the mortar choice so you can see how it protects the existing brick.

Inside a chimney brick replacement proposal

Color, texture and range compared
New brick buttered and set in place
Workmanship warranty on agreed brick work
Upfront price for each replacement area

What people ask about replacing bricks

Will new bricks stop water getting into the house?

They can close an entry point where broken brick lets water in. Water can also enter through the crown, flashing or joints. We explain what the brick work addresses, and a hose water test comes into it only if the job calls for one.

What if the damage turns out worse once bricks come out?

We stop and show you. If more units are loose or the damage runs deeper, we explain the options and price the added work before continuing. Nothing is added to the scope without your approval.

Can one cracked brick wait, or should it be replaced now?

A single hairline crack in an otherwise firm brick may be watched. A crack through the face, a loose unit or a face that is coming away should be replaced, because water can keep entering there. We explain which applies.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo