Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Harbour Isles
Spalling brick repair in Harbour Isles begins by marking each damaged unit during a free inspection.
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When chimney brick faces start to break
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Spalled brick just above the roofline
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Chipped edges where joints were ground out
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Brick replacement that deals with the cause
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.
What a brick replacement estimate should list
A useful estimate names the units to be replaced and where they are, the replacement brick proposed, the mortar and how it will be matched. It should also cover protection, cleanup and any curing care.
We write ours that way, priced upfront with no hidden fees. Crown, flashing, repointing or rebuild work appear as separate items with reasons. You approve what you want done, and any change once work begins is explained before it is added. A clear estimate also makes it easier to compare proposals.
A free inspection before any brick comes out
Brick replacement starts with a free inspection. We check each face of the chimney, mark damaged units and test suspect bricks. The crown, cap, flashing and joints that could be sending water into the wall are checked too.
The findings are explained on site, and a free written estimate follows that sets out every item separately. There is no charge and no obligation. If the bricks can wait, we say so and explain what would make replacement necessary. Keep the written findings for any later visit.
Covering an open top during brick work
Most brick replacement leaves the top of the chimney closed. When work near the top means lifting the cap or leaving the flue open, rain and debris could get in.
If the chimney is open when we stop for the day, the opening is covered until we return. The cap goes back once the upper work is done. Worn fixings or a damaged cap are pointed out and priced as their own item. Covering the opening is routine for us, not an extra charge.
Brick checks for chimneys in Harbour Isles
- Color, texture and range compared
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Surfaces dampened before setting
- New brick buttered and set in place
What people ask about replacing bricks
What does the free inspection include for damaged brick in Harbour Isles?
We look at each face, mark units that have lost their face, cracked through or come loose, and check the joints around them. The crown, cap and flashing above get checked too, since any of them could be feeding water into those bricks.
Is there a risk to the bricks next to the ones you remove?
Some, which is why the mortar around a damaged unit is cut carefully and the unit is broken out rather than pried. Brick industry guidance describes this method to protect adjacent brick. We explain how the courses above an opening are protected.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo