Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Sunset
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Spalling brick signs to mention when you call
- Cracks running through single bricks
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- Chipped edges where joints were ground out
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Getting chimney brick replacement right in Sunset
Repellents wear off and need renewing
A water repellent is not a permanent layer. Brick industry guidance notes that repellents need reapplying over time, and that their performance should be judged on similar brick in similar exposure.
That is part of why we treat a repellent as a later, separate decision rather than a finishing touch on brick replacement. If one is chosen, you should know it becomes a maintenance item. Replacing damaged brick and fixing the water path remain the lasting part of the repair.
Spalling concentrated on one face
Spalling can gather on a single face of a chimney while the others stay sound. That face may catch more rain, dry more slowly or sit under a failing section of crown or flashing.
We compare the faces to find what sets the damaged one apart. The brick work may concentrate there, while the cause above or beside it is listed as its own repair. Treating both keeps the new units from wearing down the same way. Mention which side you noticed first, because that order helps.
Broken brick at the chimney corners
The corners of a chimney take weather on two sides, and corner bricks can show damage first. Broken corners also let water into the joints on both faces they touch.
Corner units are replaced with care, because they tie two faces together. The replacement brick has to fit the corner detail, and the joints on both sides are pointed full. We explain whether corner damage is local or part of a wider pattern that needs another look. A corner that is replaced well also protects the joints on both sides from water.
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.
The brick replacement items you approve
- Careful cutting of surrounding mortar
- Debris kept out of the flue
- Mortar suited to the existing joints
- Soft-bristle cleanup of mortar smears
What people ask about replacing bricks
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.
Can you replace bricks on the part of the chimney above the roof?
Yes. Access is planned from the roof, with protection for the roof covering. Bricks near the top often take the most water, so we also check the crown and cap above them before replacing units.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo