Chimney stone repair for homes in Durrs
Homes in Durrs get the same order of work from us: water first, backing next, stone last.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stone and joint problems to point out
- A stone that moves when touched
- Stones missing from the chimney face
- Pieces of stone or mortar on the roof
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
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Stone chimney work explained
Anchored stone veneer and its ties
Anchored veneer stands slightly off the wall behind it and is held there by corrosion-resistant ties. The Florida Building Code's section on anchored stone and masonry veneer also calls for flashing and weep openings, so water in the space behind the stone can escape.
If ties corrode or weeps clog, stones can loosen and water can collect behind the face. We look for rust stains, bowing and blocked weeps during the inspection. Tie repair or replacement is described in the estimate when the evidence points that way.
Brackets and fixings set into stone
Antenna mounts, lights and cable clips are sometimes fixed into stone or its joints. Each fixing makes a hole, and each hole is a small path for water into the backing. Fixings driven into stone can also crack it, especially near an edge.
We note every fixing during the inspection. Unused ones can be removed and the holes filled with matched mortar. Fixings that must stay are sealed properly. If any equipment belongs to a service provider, let us know before we touch it, so it can be moved or reset correctly.
Using the fireplace during stone work
Exterior stone repair does not usually affect the fireplace. The stone sits on the outside of the chimney or its enclosure, away from the flue and the firebox. If the chimney serves a gas appliance, the same care applies to its vent opening.
If the work reaches the top, the flue area or the inside of a framed chase, we tell you whether to hold off using the fireplace until that part is complete. We also keep mortar, dust and debris away from the chimney opening while we work above it.
Different metals meeting behind the stone
Put two unlike metals together in a wet, salty setting and one of them can be eaten away while the other survives. The American Galvanizers Association describes this galvanic effect for zinc-coated steel beside copper or stainless parts, and a coastal location makes it more likely. Fasteners are the usual weak point, because they are small and touch everything.
When flashing, ties or fasteners on a stone chimney near the coast need replacing, we look at what each new part will touch. Unlike metals are separated or avoided, and the materials chosen are written into the estimate.
Pieces of a stone chimney repair scope
- Cleaning stone backs and setting surfaces
- Raking deteriorated joints back to sound mortar
- Gentle cleaning of mortar smears
- Unused brackets and fixings removed or sealed
Stone repair answers for homes in Durrs
Can you find replacement stones that match my chimney?
Sometimes exactly, sometimes only closely. Manufactured stone lines change, and natural stone varies by source. Paperwork naming the product helps. We show you options before any new stone goes on the chimney.
Should I pull out a loose stone before it falls?
Please do not. Stones are heavier than they look and can bring others with them. Keep everyone away from the ground beneath it, let us know which face it is on, and we will look at it early in the visit.
Is there a discount for booking stone work soon after the inspection?
It does. Book the stone work within 72 hours of your own free inspection and 10% comes off that service. Each price on the estimate is shown in full, so the saving is easy to see.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo