Chimney waterproofing, planned around your brick, in Lake Estates
No paint and no film-forming sealer, only a breathable repellent chosen for the masonry you have.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What absorbent chimney brick looks like
- Flaking or crumbling brick faces
- Chalky deposits drying on the brick face
- Glossy patches from an earlier coating
- Rust stains running down the brick
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Chimney water repellent work, explained plainly
Approving the treatment soon after your inspection
The free inspection gives you findings on the masonry, the repairs it needs and whether a repellent makes sense. Waterproofing you say yes to inside 72 hours of that free inspection gets a 10% discount. The clock starts with the visit to your home, not with the phone call.
You do not need to decide while we are there. Read the estimate, look at the product data and ask whatever you need. The discount is simply there for people who have their answers inside that window.
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.
Product claims and your chimney
Repellent makers publish test results and estimates of service life. Those figures come from standard tests on standard samples. Your chimney has its own brick, mortar, exposure and history.
We use the product data to choose and apply the treatment correctly. We do not repeat a maker's service-life figure as a promise about your chimney. The estimate describes what the treatment is expected to do in plain terms. The written record then notes exactly what was applied, where and how.
Avoiding hot brick during application
Product data warns that very hot surfaces reduce penetration, because the carrier evaporates before the repellent soaks in. Brick in direct sun can get hot enough for this to matter, even when the air feels mild.
We plan application for a time of day when the faces are within the product's limits. That may mean starting early or treating faces as they come out of the sun. If the surfaces are too hot, we wait rather than apply a product that will not penetrate properly.
Included in your chimney waterproofing scope
- Named penetrating repellent and its data sheet
- Application method from the data sheet
- Overspray cleaned while it can still be removed
- Preparation debris cleaned up and hauled away
Asked often about sealing chimney masonry
Is chimney waterproofing the same as painting the brick?
No. Paint forms a film over the masonry and changes its look. A penetrating repellent soaks into the pores, keeps liquid water out and lets vapor escape. On a chimney we recommend only the breathable kind, and the estimate names the product.
Can you treat a chimney that has been painted?
A clear repellent cannot reach the pores through paint, so it would do little. The choice is between caring for the paint and removing it, and removal carries its own risks for the brick face. We explain both before recommending either.
How will I know if the treatment is still working?
Look at the chimney during and after rain. Treated faces should shed water and dry evenly. If a face darkens and holds water again, the treatment may be fading or something else has changed. A maintenance visit can check it and the parts it depends on.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo