Chimney masonry assessed and repaired in Broadview Park
Repair mortar is kept no harder than the brick around it and matched in color and joint finish.
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Masonry trouble worth pointing out
- A crack running through several bricks
- Cracks in the chimney breast indoors
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
- Stains on the attic side of the chimney
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Masonry repairs for chimneys in Broadview Park
Stepped cracks along the joints
A crack that climbs the chimney like a staircase, following the bed and head joints, usually means one part of the masonry has moved relative to another. Settlement, a failing support or pressure from above can all produce it.
Stepped cracking is another sign the brick industry groups with structural concerns. We look at whether the crack is open, whether its edges line up and whether it continues into the house wall. Where movement seems likely, we explain what should be checked first, and the masonry repair follows that answer.
Why repair mortar should be the softer partner
In a healthy brick wall, the mortar gives way before the brick does. Movement, moisture and salts work through the joints, and joints are far easier to renew than bricks. Both the brick industry and the National Park Service guidance on repointing make this point.
A repair mortar stronger than the brick reverses that order. The stress then lands on the brick edges, and faces start to break. We choose a mortar that is no harder than the brick it sits against, and we say which one on the estimate.
Comparing two masonry estimates
When comparing masonry quotes, look past the totals. Check that each describes the same areas, the same method of joint removal, the same kind of mortar and the same access and protection.
A lower price may mean a smaller area, a harder mortar or cleanup left out. Ask each company how they would choose the mortar and how they would handle more damage found during removal. We are glad to walk through our estimate line by line, so you can set it beside another.
Masonry at the roof line in Broward County
In Broward County, roofing work follows the Florida Building Code's HVHZ provisions, which the code applies to this county. Masonry repairs at the roof line often touch the flashing and the covering around the chimney.
If our masonry work means lifting or resetting any of that, ask what those provisions require on your job. The estimate splits the junction into our masonry and flashing steps and the roofer's covering steps, each with its own line. That keeps the whole junction accounted for, with no gap between trades.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Salvaged or new brick sourced to match
- Hose water test where the job needs it
- Tie-in with crown and flashing work noted
Chimney brickwork questions
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.
Can masonry repairs go ahead in wet weather?
Fresh mortar needs protection from heavy rain while it sets. We plan the work around the weather, cover open work at the end of each day and move a step when conditions call for it.
Can you remove plants growing out of the chimney joints?
Yes. We remove the growth carefully so it does not pull brick faces away, then repair the joints the roots opened. That work is listed on the estimate with the rest of the masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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Heatilator 
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