Spalling brick repair for chimney faces in Hallandale Beach
New brick goes in after we have looked for what damaged the old units.
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Signs of brick damage on chimneys in Hallandale Beach
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Corners broken off several bricks
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
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Brick replacement that deals with the cause
When light surface flaking can wait
Some brick shows light surface flaking that has not gone deep and is not spreading quickly. If the unit is firm, the flaking is shallow and water is not getting through, replacing it straight away may not be necessary.
We tell you when that is the case and what to watch for. Deeper loss, a crack through the face or a unit working loose would change the answer. A maintenance visit later can show whether the flaking has progressed, so any replacement happens when it is actually needed.
Checking brick faces from the ground
You do not need to climb to spot damaged brick. Binoculars are the tool brick industry maintenance guidance suggests for surveying upper masonry. From the yard, look for pale patches where faces have fallen, broken corners and fragments on the roof.
Note which face shows the damage and roughly where. Tell us when you call. Stay off the roof and away from ladders. A closer look is part of the free inspection, and your notes help us plan where to start.
Replacement bricks failing again in one spot
When replacement bricks fail in the same place, the cause may not have been fixed. Water may still be reaching that area from the crown, flashing or joints. The mortar used before may have been too hard, or the replacement brick may not have suited the exposure.
We look at the earlier repair and the conditions around it before replacing units again. Share any paperwork you have. The aim is to break the cycle, so the next replacement has a fair chance of lasting.
Plain questions to ask about brick work
A good brick replacement proposal should answer a few plain questions. Ask which units will be replaced and why, what caused the damage, how the new brick will be matched and what mortar will be used.
Also ask what the work leaves out. Brick replacement does not fix a failed crown, loose flashing or eroded joints elsewhere. We answer those questions in writing on the estimate, so you know exactly what you are approving. Clear answers now prevent misunderstandings once the work starts.
The brick replacement items you approve
- Loose or cracked units identified
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Separate line for wider repointing
- Soft-bristle cleanup of mortar smears
Chimney brick questions we hear
How do you match new brick to an older chimney?
We compare size, color, texture and the range of shades in the wall, and we can set out a sample to judge the match. Finding a close brick can take some searching. New brick may look fresher at first.
What happens to the mortar around a replaced brick?
The joints around each new unit are filled completely and tooled to match the existing profile. The mortar is chosen to behave like the existing mortar, because a mix that is too hard can damage the bricks next to it.
Is spalled brick near the ground treated differently?
Brick near the ground can stay wet from the soil or from water splashing back. Brick industry guidance lists rising damp among possible causes of masonry distress. We look at drainage and plantings at the base as well as the brick itself.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo