Restoring chimney brickwork in Riverland
A workmanship warranty on the masonry repairs we complete, and a written record of what was done.
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Signs the chimney brickwork needs attention
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
- Stains on the attic side of the chimney
- Brick dust on the patio below
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A chimney mason's view of the damage
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.
Letting new mortar cure properly
New joints are vulnerable while the mortar sets. Hot sun and drying wind can pull water out too fast, and heavy rain can wash out joints that are still soft.
We plan masonry work with the weather in mind and protect fresh work where needed. Some jobs call for light misting or covering to slow drying. We tell you how long the new work should be left undisturbed, and when the fireplace can be used again. Those notes also appear in the written record of the work.
Repointing a whole area, not scattered joints
It is hard to know which individual joints let water in. The brick industry's guidance suggests repointing all the joints in an affected wall area rather than picking out single cracks.
We define the area on the estimate, such as the top courses on all sides or one face from the roof up. That makes the scope clear and the result even. Scattered spot repairs can leave a patchwork of old and new mortar that looks uneven and still leaks between the patches.
Wetting one face to confirm a masonry leak
Where it is needed to confirm a leak through the brick, we wet the masonry with a hose, one area at a time, while someone watches inside. We start low on the chimney and work upward, so each area is tested on its own.
Most masonry visits do not need a test, because the damage and the water path are clear. We explain beforehand which area will be wetted and what we hope to learn. A clear result can narrow the repair to the joints or units that actually let water in.
Priced masonry work for homes in Riverland
- Joint finish matched to the old profile
- Water source traced before masonry work
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Written record of the repaired areas
What people ask a chimney mason
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.
Is there a warranty on chimney masonry repairs?
Our workmanship warranty covers the masonry repairs we agreed and completed. The estimate and the written record name the repaired areas, so it is clear what the warranty stands behind.
Do you repair brick on a chimney built over a framed chase?
Yes. Brick facing on a framed chase needs its drainage details to work. We check the flashing and weep openings as well as the brick and mortar before pricing the repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo