Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Hialeah
New brick goes in after we have looked for what damaged the old units.
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When chimney brick faces start to break
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Stains inside beside the chimney
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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Spalled brick replacement, explained plainly
Finding loose bricks by touch and sound
Some damaged bricks look intact. A light tap can reveal a hollow face that has separated from the body of the unit. Gentle pressure can show a brick that has lost its grip on the mortar.
We check suspect areas this way during the inspection. Loose units are added to the list even if they look sound. Please leave this check to us, because pressing on a chimney from a ladder or roof is not safe and can bring down loose pieces.
Matching how the brick performs, not only its look
Brick industry guidance asks for replacement brick that matches the physical properties of the existing brick as well as its appearance. A new unit much harder or much more absorbent than the bricks around it can behave differently in the same wall.
We consider how the existing brick handles water and wear alongside its color. A good-looking brick that soaks up water very differently can create new problems at the repair. We explain what we are weighing when we recommend a particular replacement.
Damaged brick at the roofline
Bricks just above the roofline sit where the flashing meets the chimney. If the flashing is loose or poorly sealed, water can be directed into those courses, and they may spall while bricks higher up stay sound.
We look at the flashing whenever damage clusters at the roofline. Replacing the bricks and resetting or re-forming the flashing are separate items, but they need to be planned together. We explain the order so one repair does not undo the other. Tell us if the damage appeared after roof work, because that history can point straight to the flashing.
Keeping a few spare matching bricks
Once a good match has been found, it is worth keeping a few spare units. If another brick fails in the future, the replacement is ready and the match is already known.
Ask us to leave any suitable spares from the job. Store them somewhere dry. The written record notes which brick was used, so even without spares the same product can be looked for again. This small step can save time on a later repair. Spares are most useful for a chimney whose brick has proved hard to match.
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- Debris kept out of the flue
- Surfaces dampened before setting
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Soft-bristle cleanup of mortar smears
Questions to ask before replacing bricks
Does the fireplace need to stay unused during brick replacement?
Sometimes, while mortar around the new units cures and while any opening near the flue is closed up. Where the new bricks sit decides how long, and we give you a clear point to resume fires.
Should I pull off loose pieces of brick myself?
No. Pulling on loose pieces can bring down more than you expect, and working on a roof carries real risk. Keep people clear of the area below and tell us what you have seen.
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