A chimney mason for masonry repairs in Boca Del Mar
We repair chimney brick and mortar with materials chosen to suit the masonry already in place.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cracks and gaps in chimney masonry
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Gaps where old mortar has washed out
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
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Chimney masonry work, step by step
Cracks near the top of the stack
Cracks that open near the top courses can come from several places. Water from a failing crown soaks the top bricks. A crown cast tight against the flue lining can push on the masonry as the two move differently. Metal fixed into the top can rust and swell.
We look at the crown, the flue lining where it meets the top and any metal set into the masonry before deciding on a repair. Resetting the top courses without dealing with the cause would put new mortar in the same position as the old.
White deposits and what they reveal
A white crust or powder on chimney brick is usually efflorescence. The brick industry explains it as water moving through the masonry, dissolving salts and leaving them behind when it evaporates at the face.
The deposit itself does little harm, but it is a map of where water is traveling. We trace that water to its source before any cleaning. Once the source is repaired and the brick has dried, the remaining deposit can usually be removed gently. Cleaning first would only let it return.
Masonry where flashing enters the joint
At the roof line, the upper layer of flashing is usually let into a mortar joint in the chimney. That joint carries metal and sealant as well as mortar, and it often fails before the joints around it.
When we repair masonry near the roof, we check that joint and the flashing edge within it. If the flashing needs resetting as part of the masonry work, the estimate says so and names who handles the roof covering. A new joint around an old, loose flashing edge would not keep water out.
Mortar joints wear by design
Mortar is meant to wear before brick does. Over time, rain and sun erode the joint surface and soften the mortar behind it. Joints on the faces that take the most weather go first, often near the top.
Renewing worn joints is normal maintenance for masonry rather than a sign of poor construction. The question is how far the wear has gone. We describe the depth and extent in plain words so you can judge whether to repoint now or plan the work for later.
Items in a brickwork repair scope
- Water source traced before masonry work
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Access equipment and roof protection
- Water repellent listed as a separate option
Chimney masonry questions asked in Boca Del Mar
How do you choose the mortar for my chimney?
We look at the existing brick and mortar and choose a repair mortar that is no harder than the brick it sits against. A mortar that is too strong can make the brick faces break away later.
Is joint work alone enough for my chimney?
Sometimes. If only the mortar has failed, chimney tuckpointing is the focused repair. If bricks are broken as well, mixed masonry repair fits better. The visit shows which case you have.
Why did an earlier masonry repair on my chimney crack again?
Common reasons are water still reaching the masonry, continued movement or a repair mortar harder than the brick. We look for the reason before repeating anything, so the new repair addresses it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo