Raking and repointing chimney joints in Weston
Chimney mortar repair for homes in Weston, planned joint by joint from the inspection.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When chimney joints start to give way
- Hairline cracks running along the joints
- Earlier repointing popping out in strips
- Plants rooting in the mortar joints
- White deposits that keep coming back
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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.
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.
Sandy grit collecting at the chimney base
Fine sand around the base of a chimney, on the roof beside it or in the gutter can come from mortar washing out of the joints. As the binder weakens, rain carries the sand away grain by grain.
It is a useful clue, not a diagnosis. Grit can also come from roofing or from nearby paving. We check the joints above it by scraping and look for the water that is eroding them. Mention the grit when you call, and where you see the most of it.
Damp brick where the chimney passes the attic
If you can see the chimney inside the attic, the brick there can offer clues. Damp patches, stains or loose grit on the attic side can mean water is working through the outer joints or coming from the top.
Mention what you have seen when you book. We look at the exterior joints and the chimney top with that in mind. The attic view helps us narrow the source. It also lets us explain whether repointing, a crown repair or flashing work is most likely to stop the water.
Repointing work we price area by area
- Sample area where the finish matters
- Separate lines for crown or flashing work
- Aftercare notes for the fresh joints
- Upfront price for each repointing area
Questions to ask before repointing
Will the new mortar match the color of the old joints?
We aim for a close match by choosing the sand and, where needed, a pigment, then comparing samples wet and dry against the existing joints. New mortar often looks brighter at first and settles as it weathers.
What happens if you find damaged bricks while raking?
We stop and show you. A brick with a broken or flaking face cannot be fixed by the mortar around it. Replacing it is a separate item with its own price, and it is added only with your approval.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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