Stone chimneys in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, reset and repointed with care
Stone chimney repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with mortar chosen to suit the stone, not simply the strongest mix.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stone damage you may spot from the ground
- Thin gaps around individual stones
- Stone buried in the roofing at the base
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
- A stone face pulling away from the wall
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Details of our stone chimney work
The weep screed along the bottom of stone veneer
On a framed wall, adhered stone usually ends at the bottom on a weep screed. The industry guide holds that edge clear of the roofing, ground or paving below, so water can leave and the stone stays out of standing water.
A weep screed buried under roofing, mortar or soil stops working. We check its condition and its clearance. If it needs to be freed or reset, the stones above it may have to come off and go back, and the estimate says so in plain terms.
Sealers and repellents on chimney stone
The manufactured stone guide sends questions about sealers and repellents to the stone's own maker. Some products suit a given stone and some do not. National Park Service guidance also warns that coatings can trap moisture or change the look of masonry. A sealer applied over open joints can also hide defects that still let water in.
If a water repellent suits your stone, it goes on after repairs and curing, as a separate item. Waterproofing is its own service. We tell you plainly when a sealer would add little, or when it could do harm on your particular stone.
Room to move where backings change
The manufactured stone guide calls for movement joints where movement concentrates, for example where a framed wall meets a concrete or masonry wall. Stone laid straight across that line can crack along it as the two backings move differently.
If a crack runs where two backings meet, the fix may be a proper joint rather than a stronger patch. We explain where such a joint would go and how it will look before recommending it, because a joint is visible and you should agree to its position.
Keeping rain off fresh stone work
Heavy rain on fresh joints can wash mortar out of them and stain the stone below. New setting beds also need time before they are soaked. Fresh joints darken and weaken if rain reaches them too soon.
We watch the forecast and protect fresh work when rain threatens. Opened areas are covered before we leave each evening, and loose stones are stored safely off the roof. If weather interrupts the sequence, we tell you how it changes the plan and when we expect to return. A delayed finish is better than joints that wash out.
Stone chimney tasks priced separately
- Loose stone mapping across each face
- Water-resistive barrier lapped back behind veneer
- Corroded ties noted and addressed
- Unused brackets and fixings removed or sealed
Answers on repointing chimney stone
Will new mortar joints match the old ones?
We match color, texture and joint profile as closely as materials allow and judge samples once they are dry. New joints can look fresher at first and tend to settle in as they weather.
Do you seal stone chimneys after a repair?
Only if it suits the stone and its maker allows it. Some sealers trap moisture or darken stone. If a water repellent is appropriate, it goes on after repairs and curing, as its own line on the estimate.
Are free written estimates available for stone work in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
They are. The free inspection ends with a written estimate that prices resetting, replacing and repointing as separate lines, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. You choose which items to approve.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo