Chimney waterproofing that lets the brick breathe in Westwood Lakes
A test area on your chimney shows how the brick takes the product before the whole stack is treated.
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Brick and joint problems to note before sealing
- Glossy patches from an earlier coating
- Rust stains running down the brick
- Hairline gaps between brick and mortar
- Runoff streaks below the cap
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Breathable treatment for chimney brick in Westwood Lakes
The written record of the treatment
When the work is finished, you receive a written record of it. It names the product, the faces treated, the repairs done beforehand and the date of application. It also notes any area left untreated and why.
Keep it with your home papers. Before anyone applies another product later, the record tells them what is already on the brick. That matters, because some treatments do not combine well. It also helps judge, down the line, whether a renewal is due.
Faces that stay dark after rain
Before any treatment, the way a chimney dries after rain tells us a lot. Faces that stay dark for a long time are absorbing more water than the rest. That may be the face that takes the weather, or it may be porous brick or open joints.
If you can, look at the chimney a few hours after rain and note which faces stay dark. Tell us when you book. It helps us decide which faces need treatment and where to look for repairs first.
Vents and intakes near the chimney
Some houses have air intakes, exhaust vents or cooling equipment close to the chimney. Spray drift or vapor from the product can be drawn into them if they run during application.
Tell us about any vents or equipment near the chimney. We may ask you to switch off a nearby system for the application period, and we cover openings that could catch overspray. It is a small step, and it keeps the product where it belongs. We switch nothing off ourselves without asking you first.
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
- Brick faces checked for flaking or cracks
- Cleaning method matched to the masonry
- Drying time before application
- Overspray cleaned while it can still be removed
Chimney sealing questions, answered
What happens if it rains on the application day?
Product data sets a rain-free period after application, along with temperature and wind limits. We plan for a dry window and move the date if the forecast turns. If rain arrives unexpectedly, we tell you what was affected and whether any area needs another pass.
How long should new mortar cure before the treatment?
The product data decides, together with the mortar used and the weather. New work often needs cleaning before treatment as well. We schedule the repellent as its own step after the repairs, so it is not rushed onto fresh joints.
Should a planned new roof go on before the chimney is treated?
Usually, yes. Finishing the roof and the chimney flashing first avoids roof work marking treated brick and overspray marking new roofing. Tell us your roof plans, and we schedule the treatment to follow, with the new roofing protected during application.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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