Chimney bricks replaced and matched in Naranja
Crown, flashing and joint repairs stay separate items, each with its own reason.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When chimney brick faces start to break
- White deposits around damaged bricks
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
- Pitted brick from past harsh cleaning
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
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From damaged unit to matched new brick
Why finding matching brick can take time
Brick industry guidance is candid that locating matching brick may take considerable effort. Colors and sizes change over the years, and the brick in your chimney may no longer be made in the same form.
We tell you if the search is likely to take time and what that means for scheduling. Sometimes the best available match is close but not exact. We explain the choice honestly, so you can decide whether the match suits the face involved before the work goes ahead.
Fresh joints that settle in color over time
New mortar around a replaced brick often looks brighter than the old joints at first. Federal preservation guidance explains that weathered mortar shows more of its sand, and fresh mortar has not weathered yet.
We match to sheltered, less weathered areas of the existing joints, because that is what the new joints will come to resemble. Staining new mortar to force a match is generally not recommended. In most cases, time closes the gap. Knowing that in advance means a slight contrast on the day of the work need not cause concern.
What to tell us about damaged brick
A few details help us plan. Tell us which face of the chimney shows damage, whether pieces have fallen and where, and whether you have seen water inside. Mention any earlier brick replacement, repointing, sealer or paint.
It also helps to know how the roof is reached and whether a furnace or water heater shares the chimney. Rough answers are fine. Old invoices or notes from earlier repairs help too, because a history of fixes can explain why the brick failed.
Protecting the bricks above an opening
When a brick comes out, the bricks above it rest on their own mortar and on the units beside the opening. Removing several units in a row can leave the courses above with too little support.
We plan the order of removal so the wall stays supported throughout. Where several units sit together, they may be replaced in stages rather than all at once. We explain this when a cluster of bricks needs replacing, because it affects how long the work takes.
What we check before quoting brick work
- Survey of damaged units on each face
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Soft-bristle cleanup of mortar smears
- Debris removal and haul-away
Answers about chimney brick replacement
Will a sealer stop my chimney bricks from getting worse?
A sealer does not replace a brick that has already lost its face, and brick industry guidance says a repellent is no substitute for replacement. Film-forming products can even trap moisture. We replace damaged units first and discuss repellents later.
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.
Does the workmanship warranty cover replaced bricks in Naranja?
Yes, the agreed brick replacement carries our workmanship warranty. The written record lists which units were replaced and where, so any question later can be checked against the work that was done.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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