Spalled brick replacement on chimneys in Wynwood
Crown, flashing and joint repairs stay separate items, each with its own reason.
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Brick trouble you can spot from the yard
- Corners broken off several bricks
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- Chipped edges where joints were ground out
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Choosing replacement brick for a chimney
Matching how the brick performs, not only its look
Brick industry guidance asks for replacement brick that matches the physical properties of the existing brick as well as its appearance. A new unit much harder or much more absorbent than the bricks around it can behave differently in the same wall.
We consider how the existing brick handles water and wear alongside its color. A good-looking brick that soaks up water very differently can create new problems at the repair. We explain what we are weighing when we recommend a particular replacement.
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.
Maintenance visits and the brick faces
Brick industry maintenance guidance calls for regular inspection of masonry, noting that chimneys face harsher exposure than walls. Catching a spalled unit early can mean replacing one brick rather than several.
During maintenance visits we look at each face for new flaking, cracked units and loose brick, along with the crown, joints and flashing. We tell you what has changed since the last visit. Ask about maintenance visits when you book your inspection. Small problems caught on a visit are easier to keep small.
The order of repairs around damaged brick
When a chimney needs several repairs, the order matters. The water source, whether crown, cap or flashing, is usually fixed first. Loose top courses are dealt with before any new crown. Damaged bricks lower down are then replaced.
Working in that order means new brick goes into a chimney that is no longer being soaked. We explain the sequence on your estimate and show which items you have approved. If you delay one item, we explain how it affects the others.
The brick replacement items you approve
- Careful cutting of surrounding mortar
- New brick buttered and set in place
- Tooling to match the existing profile
- Debris removal and haul-away
Your chimney brick replacement questions
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.
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.
Does the workmanship warranty cover replaced bricks in Wynwood?
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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