Chimney waterproofing that lets the brick breathe in Central Beach
Application waits for dry weather within the product's limits, and the date moves when conditions fall short.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the chimney brick is taking on water
- Some faces drying slower than others
- Flaking or crumbling brick faces
- Clear coating peeling off the brick
- Hairline gaps between brick and mortar
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Our waterproofing approach, one step at a time
Painting treated masonry later
If there is any chance you will paint the chimney later, tell us before treatment. Paint may not stick well to masonry treated with a repellent. Product makers suggest testing paint adhesion first, and sometimes a rinse and drying period helps.
It is easier to decide now. If painting is planned, it may make sense to skip the repellent and choose a paint system suited to masonry instead. We explain the trade-offs so you do not end up with a treatment that complicates the next job.
Cleaning up after the treatment
Waterproofing leaves little debris, but preparation can. Old sealant, loose mortar from repairs and cleaning residue are collected as the work goes on. Masking and coverings come off once the product has set as its data sheet directs.
Before we leave, every scrap from the preparation goes into our bags and off the property with us. Glass and other surfaces near the chimney are checked for overspray and cleaned. If you notice anything we missed, tell us and we will come back to deal with it.
Removing paint to treat the brick
If a chimney is painted and you would like a breathable repellent instead, the paint has to come off first. Paint removal from brick is a job with its own risks. Harsh methods can damage the face of the brick and leave it more absorbent than before.
We explain whether removal is realistic on your chimney and what method would suit it. It is priced as its own item, with a test on a small area first. In some cases, keeping and maintaining the paint is the better choice, and we say so.
Cars, furniture and the driveway
Spray drift can travel further than people expect, especially in a light breeze. Cars, outdoor furniture, grills and anything with glass or paint should be moved well away from the chimney on the application day.
Tell us where things will be moved to, so we can plan our own access. If something cannot be moved, we cover it. We watch the wind during application and stop if it picks up, rather than risk drift reaching things that should stay clean.
Preparation items listed before sealing
- Cap or open flue noted at the top
- Drying time before application
- Test area including patched sections
- Workmanship warranty on the application
Repellent and sealing questions from Central Beach
Can a repellent close cracks in the brick or the joints?
It cannot. Penetrating repellents work inside the pores, and anything wider than a fine hairline is beyond them. Open joints are repointed, cracked units replaced and gaps sealed before treatment. We list those repairs separately, with the reason for each.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on a treatment?
Our warranty applies to the workmanship, meaning the cleaning, masking and application set out in the written record. Faces outside the agreed scope, and later cracks from other causes, fall outside it. Ask before you approve how a future problem would be looked at.
Is it worth protecting the brick on a chimney we do not use?
It weathers the same as one in use. Rain soaks its brick, and water that gets in can damage the masonry and the house around it. Repairs come first either way, and a breathable repellent can follow where the brick absorbs too much.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo