Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Dania Beach
We show you the proposed brick next to the old before any unit is cut out.
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Brick trouble you can spot from the yard
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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Chimney brick replacement in Dania Beach, start to finish
What spalling brick repair involves on a chimney
Spalling brick repair replaces units whose face has flaked, popped off or cracked through. The damaged brick is cut out, the opening is cleaned and a matching brick is set in fresh mortar. Sound brick around it stays in place.
The other half of the job is the cause. Water is usually part of the cause. We look for where that water comes from and explain it alongside the replacement. New units should not be asked to survive the conditions that broke the old ones.
Toothing new brick into the existing bond
When several neighboring units are replaced, the new brick has to lock into the old. Replacement units are toothed into the existing bond, following the stepped pattern of the courses rather than leaving a straight vertical seam.
A straight seam between old and new brick is a weak line that can crack. Toothing spreads the new work across the pattern of the wall. We explain how the replacement area will be shaped when more than a few units are involved, so you know what the finished repair will look like.
When the count of damaged bricks grows large
Single-brick replacement suits damage scattered through otherwise sound masonry. When damaged units cluster across large areas, or whole courses are loose, cutting out bricks one by one stops making sense.
We explain where that line falls on your chimney. A partial rebuild of the affected section may be the sounder repair, and it is priced as its own job. You see both options with their reasons, so the choice between them is yours and made with the full picture. Sound sections of the chimney stay out of either scope.
A closer match where you see it most
Not every face of a chimney is seen the same way. The face seen from the street or the front door deserves the closest match. A face seen only from the side yard or the roof may accept a brick that is close rather than exact.
We ask which faces matter most to you. Where a perfect match is hard to find, using the best units on the visible faces can be a sensible choice. You decide, and the estimate records where each replacement brick goes.
What we check before quoting brick work
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Mortar suited to the existing joints
- New units toothed into the bond pattern
- Separate line for wider repointing
Chimney brick work, questions and answers
Why do the faces of chimney bricks come away?
Usually because water gets into the brick and something stops it drying out through the joints. Soluble salts can crystallize under the face, and hard mortar or a film coating can make it worse. We look for the source before replacing units.
What if my chimney brick has been painted?
New brick can go into a painted chimney, but paint peeling away with the brick face may be trapping moisture. We explain whether the paint is part of the problem. Any refinishing decision is yours and is not part of brick replacement.
Do you replace the firebrick inside the fireplace too?
Firebrick lining the firebox is a different material and job, handled under firebox repair. Chimney brick replacement covers the exterior masonry. If both need attention, each is priced separately so you can decide.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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Heatilator 
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