Raking and repointing chimney joints in Flamingo Park

Head joints are cleared by hand, the method least likely to chip the brick edges beside them.

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Joint trouble you can spot from the yard

Plants rooting in the mortar joints
Mortar pieces on the roof around the stack
Joints on one face far worse than others
Caulk pushed into open joints

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Choosing mortar for a chimney repoint

Protecting fresh joints from heavy rain

Freshly tooled mortar is soft at the surface. Heavy rain can wash out fine material, streak the brick below and leave joints rough. Covering the work is part of the job when showers are likely.

If rain threatens, we protect the day's joints before we leave and may shift the schedule. We would rather lose a few hours than redo a face of joints. Tell us if you notice covers moved by wind, so we can reset them promptly. A face of joints protected for a day is worth the small delay.

Earlier repointing that fell out of the joints

Strips of mortar lying on the roof are a common sign of repointing that did not last. Federal preservation guidance links this to poor joint preparation, where new mortar was laid into joints that were too shallow to hold it.

We look at what remains of the earlier work and how deep it went. The failed layer comes out and the joints are raked properly before refilling. If the old repair was sound but water is still reaching the joints, we look for that cause before repeating the work.

Covering the flue when the cap comes off

Repointing the top courses sometimes means lifting the rain cap for access. That leaves the flue open to rain and debris while the work continues.

Whenever the cap is off and we stop for the day, the flue opening gets a cover until we return. The cap goes back on once the top joints are finished. If its fixings are worn or the cap is damaged, we tell you, and replacing it is priced as a separate item. The joint scope itself does not change because the cap came off.

A free inspection before any raking

Joint work starts with a free inspection. We look at each face of the chimney, scrape-test suspect joints and check the brick. We also look at the crown, cap and flashing that could be feeding water in. The findings are explained on site.

You then receive a free written estimate with each area and item listed. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation to go ahead. If the joints are sound, we say so and tell you what signs would mean it is time to call again.

Joint repair items on a written estimate

Sample area where the finish matters
Curing care for the new joints
Workmanship warranty on the agreed joints
Mortar strength kept below the brick

Questions to ask before repointing

Does the workmanship warranty cover tuckpointing in Flamingo Park?

Yes. The joints we renew under the agreed scope carry our workmanship warranty. The written record lists the faces and areas repointed, which helps if you notice anything about the chimney later on.

Can you match a joint profile that has worn away?

We look for sheltered spots where the original profile survives, such as under the crown overhang. Where brick edges are worn, the new joint may sit slightly back from the face to avoid a thin, fragile edge.

Do you test a small area before repointing the whole chimney?

On larger or visible jobs, a sample area confirms color, texture and profile before the rest proceeds. Brick industry and federal preservation guidance both recommend sample panels. We explain whether one suits your chimney.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo