Repointing chimney brickwork with matched mortar in North Golf Estates
We rake out failed mortar to sound depth and repoint with a mix that suits your brick.
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Mortar joint problems worth reporting in North Golf Estates
- Joints that crumble when scraped
- Joints on one face far worse than others
- Caulk pushed into open joints
- Joint profile worn flat or recessed
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Choosing mortar for a chimney repoint
Tuckpointing and repointing on your estimate
Federal preservation guidance notes that repointing is the accurate name for replacing deteriorated mortar, and that tuckpointing strictly describes a decorative raised joint. In everyday use, the two words usually describe the same chimney job.
What matters is what the estimate says will happen. It should name the faces and joints included, how deep the old mortar will be removed and what the new mortar is meant to match. We write it that way, whichever word you used when you called.
Joint shapes that hold water on a chimney
Some joint finishes suit interior walls better than chimneys. Brick industry guidance does not recommend raked, struck, flush and similar joints outside. They are not compacted at the surface, or they leave small ledges where water can sit.
On a chimney, water resting on those ledges soaks into the joint and the brick edge. We point out when an existing profile is part of the water problem. Changing it is a choice with visual consequences, so we explain both sides before any repointing starts.
Cracks between the brick and the mortar
Sometimes the mortar is sound but has pulled away from the brick along a joint. Brick industry guidance lists cracks between brick and mortar among the conditions that call for repointing. They can let water into the wall.
Federal preservation guidance notes that a crack along the bond line is easier to repair than one through the brick itself. We rake out those joints and repoint them. We also look for the cause, since repeated bond cracks can point to movement or to mortar that was too hard.
Plants rooted in the chimney joints
Seedlings and vines can take root in failed mortar. Their roots can widen the joints and hold moisture against the brick. Brick industry maintenance guidance advises cutting vines away rather than pulling them, because pulling can tear brick and mortar from the wall.
We cut back growth before raking and remove what is left in the joints once it has dried. Any mortar loosened by roots is raked out with the rest. If plants keep returning, it can mean water is lingering, and we explain where that water may be coming from.
What your tuckpointing estimate lists
- Mortar chosen to suit the brick
- Pre-hydrated mortar placed in thin layers
- Curing care for the new joints
- Dust control and covers during raking
Answers about chimney repointing
Why do some joint shapes hold up better on a chimney?
Concave and V-shaped joints are pressed tight against the brick when tooled, which helps them resist water. Recessed or ledged joints can hold water on the face. We discuss matching the existing look against weather resistance.
Is face grouting an option for fine joint cracks?
Brick industry guidance describes surface grouting for small hairline cracks. It changes how joints look, making them a little wider and smoother. Repointing is generally recommended because it suits more kinds of joint damage, and we explain which fits yours.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo