Spalled brick replacement on chimneys in Washington Park
We show you the proposed brick next to the old before any unit is cut out.
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Brick trouble you can spot from the yard
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
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Getting chimney brick replacement right in Washington Park
Mortar that behaves like the existing mortar
Brick industry maintenance guidance asks that the new mortar have physical properties similar to the existing mortar. That way the repaired area moves, absorbs and dries like the wall around it.
We look at the existing joints before choosing the mix. Brick industry guidance on mortar selection, which follows the ASTM classification for masonry mortar, favors the lowest strength that meets the need. We explain the choice so you understand why the mortar suits your chimney rather than simply being the strongest available.
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.
Workmanship warranty on replaced brick
The brick replacement you approve carries our workmanship warranty. It covers how we removed the damaged units, set the new ones and finished the joints around them.
If a replaced brick or its joints concern you later, call and tell us which one. The written record shows where each unit sits, so we can find and check it. If the problem comes from another part of the chimney, we explain which part and discuss it as its own item. We would rather look at a concern early than let it grow.
Curing care for new brick joints
Federal preservation guidance explains that mortar left to dry too quickly bonds poorly and weathers early. It recommends keeping new work damp and shaded from strong sun while it cures.
We plan that care into the job. It may mean misting the new joints or leaving covers in place. We tell you what to leave alone, such as covers or the area around the repair, and what to avoid, such as washing the chimney while the joints harden. That care is part of the price, not an add-on.
Before you approve brick replacement in Washington Park
- Replacement brick matched in size
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Upfront price for each replacement area
What people ask about replacing bricks
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.
How long does a chimney brick replacement job take?
It depends on how many units are involved, how easy the chimney is to reach and how long a matching brick takes to find. We give you a realistic schedule with the estimate and tell you if anything changes it.
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