Repairing cracked chimney brickwork in Palmetto Estates
We look at the brick, the joints and the water path together, then repair them in the right order.
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Chimney masonry damage you can see
- Bricks that rock or sit loose
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
- Rust marks around old brackets
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Masonry repairs for chimneys in Palmetto Estates
Brick facing on a framed chase
Not every brick chimney is solid masonry. Some are a framed chase around a factory-built chimney, faced with a single layer of brick. That facing needs flashing and weep openings at its base so water that gets behind it can drain out.
If the weeps are blocked or missing, water stays in the wall and can reach the framing. We check for those drainage details as well as the brick and mortar. Repairs to the facing are priced separately from any work on the framing or the listed chimney inside.
Harsh acids and high pressure on brick
Strong acids and high-pressure water can etch brick faces, burn light-colored units, erode joints and drive water deep into the wall. The brick industry's cleaning guidance warns against unbuffered acids on many types of brick and against excessive water pressure.
If your chimney has been cleaned aggressively in the past, the damage may show as rough faces, streaks or deep joints. We note those signs and use mild methods on any cleaning we carry out. The estimate says how the brick will be cleaned.
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 around the top of the flue
At the top of a masonry chimney, the flue lining passes through the crown. The Florida Building Code calls for a bond break around the lining, so the lining and the masonry can move separately without cracking each other.
Where the crown was cast tight to the lining, or the joint has failed, cracks can run into the top courses. We look at that joint whenever the top masonry is damaged. The crown and lining work is listed separately, but it is planned together with the masonry repair so the top is closed in one sequence.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Cut-out and replacement of broken units
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Attic-side masonry checked where accessible
- Tie-in with crown and flashing work noted
Before you approve masonry repairs
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.
Will you look at the crown and flashing during masonry work?
Yes. Water from a cracked top or a failed roof junction often causes the masonry damage in the first place. We note what we find there and list any repair to those parts as its own item.
Will masonry work leave a mess around the house?
We protect the areas below the chimney, clean up as we go and haul the debris away at the end. Mortar smears on the brick are cleaned before we leave.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo