Spalled brick replacement on chimneys in Silver Bluff
Tell us which face is shedding pieces, and we start the assessment there.
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Clues that point to spalled brick
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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Brick replacement decisions for homes in Silver Bluff
What spalling brick repair involves on a chimney
Spalling brick repair replaces units whose face has flaked, popped off or cracked through. The damaged brick is cut out, the opening is cleaned and a matching brick is set in fresh mortar. Sound brick around it stays in place.
The other half of the job is the cause. Water is usually part of the cause. We look for where that water comes from and explain it alongside the replacement. New units should not be asked to survive the conditions that broke the old ones.
When more damaged bricks turn up
Once a damaged unit is out, the brick beside it is easier to judge. Sometimes a neighboring unit that looked sound turns out to be cracked or loose, and the count changes.
When that happens, we stop and show you. The extra unit is explained and priced before it is added. You decide whether it is replaced now or noted for later. The agreed scope does not grow quietly while you are not looking. You also see the extra unit before it comes out, so the decision is based on what is actually there.
Cleaning up and hauling away broken brick
Breaking out damaged units produces broken brick, old mortar and dust. We collect it as the work goes on rather than letting it collect on the roof or in the garden below.
When the job is done, the area around the chimney is swept and the debris is hauled away. Mortar smears on the brick faces are brushed off while soft. Anything moved to give us access is put back, and we point out where the new units are. You should find the site as tidy as it was before we arrived.
A mortar skim is not a new brick
A common shortcut is to smear mortar or patching compound over a lost brick face. From a distance it can look tidy. Up close, the skim has little to grip, cracks away and can hold water against the damaged brick behind it.
We do not patch lost faces in that way. A unit that has lost its face or cracked through is cut out and replaced. If earlier patches are on the chimney, we remove them and assess the brick beneath before proposing work.
The brick replacement items you approve
- Surface marks separated from face loss
- Loose or cracked units identified
- Surfaces dampened before setting
- Workmanship warranty on agreed brick work
What people ask about replacing bricks
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.
Why are bricks from an earlier replacement flaking again?
When replacement units fail in the same spot, the cause may not have been fixed. Water may still reach that area, the mortar may be too hard or the brick may not suit the exposure. We look for the cause before replacing them again.
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 
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Heatilator 
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