Chimney bricks replaced and matched in Sweetwater
Cracked bricks are checked for movement first, so a replacement does not hide a larger problem.
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Spalling brick signs to mention when you call
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
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Replacing chimney bricks the careful way
Coatings that trap moisture behind the face
Some coatings form a film on the brick. Brick industry guidance on clear coatings explains that film formers slow the drying of the masonry through its face. Water held inside can lead to clouding and to spalling.
If your chimney was sealed or painted and the faces are now coming away, the coating may be involved. We explain what we see and whether the remaining coating affects the replacement work. New units are not coated as part of the job, and any later treatment is discussed separately.
Pointing the joints around a new brick
After the brick is set, the joints around it are pointed. Brick industry guidance notes that pointing around the replacement helps ensure full head and bed joints, closing any gaps left during setting.
We pack mortar into each joint around the unit until it is full. Those joints are where water would otherwise find a path around the new brick. They are then tooled at the right moment, so the finished joints are dense and match the rest of the wall.
Damp or stains inside near damaged brick
Water that gets through a spalled brick can travel into the wall and show up inside. You may see a stain on a ceiling beside the chimney, damp plaster near the fireplace or dampness in the attic next to the masonry.
Tell us what you have seen inside when you book. We look at the exterior brick with that in mind and check the other parts that could be involved. That helps us explain whether replacing units is likely to stop the water or whether another repair is also needed.
Homes with more than one brick chimney
A house with two chimneys may find one in good order and the other shedding pieces. Each chimney faces its own exposure and may have its own history of repairs.
Each chimney you name gets its own assessment. You can approve brick replacement on one without committing to the other. An unused chimney is still checked, because it can let water into the house just as easily as one in use. Separate estimate lines keep the reasons for each chimney clear.
Brick checks for chimneys in Sweetwater
- Survey of damaged units on each face
- Sample of the proposed brick match
- Workmanship warranty on agreed brick work
- Aftercare notes and repellent timing
Chimney brick questions we hear
What does the free inspection include for damaged brick in Sweetwater?
We look at each face, mark units that have lost their face, cracked through or come loose, and check the joints around them. The crown, cap and flashing above get checked too, since any of them could be feeding water into those bricks.
Will the new bricks look different from the old ones?
At first they may, because the old brick has weathered and the new mortar is fresh. A careful match of size, color and texture keeps the difference small, and it usually softens with time. We show you the proposed brick before approval.
Do you replace the firebrick inside the fireplace too?
Firebrick lining the firebox is a different material and job, handled under firebox repair. Chimney brick replacement covers the exterior masonry. If both need attention, each is priced separately so you can decide.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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