Spalled brick replacement on chimneys in Lauderhill
Spalling brick repair in Lauderhill begins by marking each damaged unit during a free inspection.
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- Family owned and run
Spalling brick signs to mention when you call
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Cracks running through single bricks
- White deposits around damaged bricks
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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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.
Brick damaged by past harsh cleaning
Past sandblasting and past acid cleaning both appear in brick industry maintenance guidance among the possible causes of masonry distress. Either can damage the brick surface and leave it more open to water.
Federal preservation guidance adds that acids should never be applied to dry masonry. If you know the chimney was blasted or acid-washed in the past, tell us. It helps explain widespread surface damage and shapes how we clean around new units. We then choose the gentlest way to clean mortar from the new work.
Cleaning mortar off new and old brick faces
Some mortar lands on the faces around a replaced brick during setting. For that cleanup, federal preservation guidance favors natural bristle or nylon brushes over metal ones, which can scratch brick.
We brush the faces while the mortar is still soft, and ease off any hardened spots gently rather than scraping them. The aim is a clean face around crisp new joints, with no harsh cleaning that would damage the surrounding brick. Excess mortar struck off at the joint edge also keeps cleanup light.
Holding off on cleaners after the work
New mortar needs time to harden before any cleaner touches it. Federal preservation guidance warns against applying acids to dry masonry and notes that new joints are especially vulnerable to damage from cleaning.
If you plan to clean the chimney, wait until we confirm the joints have hardened, and start with plain water and a soft brush. You get a short list of products to avoid while the joints mature, so a well-matched repair is not stained or etched. Ask us before using any product you are unsure about.
What we check before quoting brick work
- Surface marks separated from face loss
- Replacement brick matched in size
- New brick buttered and set in place
- Curing care for the new joints
Spalling brick repair questions from Lauderhill
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.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo