Chimney crack and brick repair in Lauderdale Beach
Tell us about the crack, the fallen piece or the stain. We link it to the masonry behind it.
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Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Cracks in the chimney breast indoors
- Caulk smeared over cracked joints
- Brick dust on the patio below
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Chimney masonry repair at homes in Lauderdale Beach
Reading a crack before repairing it
Cracks in chimney masonry are not all alike. A fine crack along one mortar joint, a crack that runs through several bricks and a crack that steps diagonally along the joints each point to something different.
We note where a crack starts, which way it runs, whether it passes through bricks or only mortar and whether the two sides have shifted. That pattern tells us whether a masonry repair is enough or whether a cause such as movement needs attention first. The estimate explains which reading we reached and why.
Deep joints are packed in stages
Where old mortar has been removed to a good depth, the new mortar goes in by layers rather than all at once. Each layer is pressed in firmly and allowed to stiffen before the next goes on. The brick industry's guidance describes this layered method for repointing.
Packing in layers reduces shrinkage and voids in the joint. The last layer is tooled to the finished profile once it is firm. This is slower than filling in one pass, and it is one reason careful repointing costs what it does. We explain the method on request.
When a structural check comes before masonry
The brick industry's maintenance guidance separates upkeep from structural problems. Cracks through several bricks, stepped cracking and widespread broken brick belong in the second group. So do rust building up on steel in the wall and masonry pushed out of line.
If we see those signs, we say so and explain why an engineer should assess the chimney first. Pricing masonry work before that answer could mean paying twice. Once the cause is known, the masonry repair is scoped around it, and we can work from the engineer's findings where you want us to.
Steel in chimney masonry near the coast
Chimneys on or close to the coast face salt carried in the air. Steel ties, anchors and fixings in the masonry corrode faster in that marine air, and rusting steel can swell and crack the brick around it.
On coastal and near-coast chimneys, we look closely for rust bleeding from joints and for cracks that line up with embedded metal. Where metal must be replaced or added, we choose a material suited to the exposure. The estimate names it, so the new fixings do not repeat the problem.
Line items for chimney crack repair
- Loose top courses taken down and relaid
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Debris removal and haul-away
- Written record of the repaired areas
Chimney crack repair questions answered
What does chimney masonry repair usually include?
It covers the brick and mortar of the chimney: open joints repointed, broken units replaced and loose sections relaid. The estimate names each area and method, and any related work, such as the crown or flashing, is listed separately.
Will the new mortar match the color of the old joints?
We aim for a close match and compare samples wet and dry before the work. Weathered mortar can be hard to match exactly, so we show you the likely result before you approve.
Where do replacement bricks come from?
We look for new brick close in size, color and texture, and sound salvaged units where they suit the job. We show you the options before the work, since an exact match may not exist.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo