Breathable waterproofing for chimney brick in Oakland Park

Stone on the chimney

Natural stone varies. Some stones, such as limestone and marble, react badly with certain repellents, and product data may rule them out. Other stones need testing to confirm the result. Manufactured stone behaves differently again.

We identify the stone where we can and check the product data against it. A test area is especially important on stone. If the product is not suited, we say so rather than applying it anyway. Stone repairs, if needed, are a separate item that comes first.

What the waterproofing estimate lists

A waterproofing estimate should show the full sequence, not just the coating. For a chimney in Oakland Park, ours sets out the following, with each repair on its own line.

Anything that could change the plan, such as an old coating found during the test, is noted with how it would be handled. Upfront pricing covers the listed items, and changes come to you before they happen.

• Repairs to finish first, such as joints, brick or the top
• Cleaning and the drying time before treatment
• The product named, and the faces it covers
• Protection for glass, roofing and plants

What happens on the application day

On the application day, we confirm the forecast, check that the masonry is dry and set up access. Glass, metal, roofing and plants in range are covered or masked. Cars and furniture have been moved.

The product then goes on, face by face, by the method its data sheet sets. Overspray is dealt with as the work proceeds. When the product has set enough, coverings come off and the area is cleaned. We go through what was treated and hand over the written record.

Questions to raise at the visit in Oakland Park

A waterproofing visit in Oakland Park is a good time to ask anything you are unsure about. It helps to have your questions ready, such as whether the brick really needs treatment and what should be repaired first.

You might also ask how the product will look, how long preparation will take and what happens if it rains. We answer each in plain words. If a question needs checking, such as how an old coating will behave, we tell you how we will find out.