Restoring older fireplaces in Brandon
Fireplace restoration in Brandon that starts with what you want from the fireplace and works back from there.
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How a Fireplace Restoration Comes Together
Restoration in Brandon begins with a free inspection and a staged plan in writing.
Deciding what original material stays
Old brick, stone and tile that are still sound are worth keeping, even when they look tired. Cleaning and repointing often bring them back, and new material never quite matches the old.
Our specialists mark what stays, what gets repaired and what has to be replaced, and they explain the reason for each. Replacement is saved for material that has cracked through, crumbled or come loose.
Cleaning soot from brick
Brick cleaning starts small. The Brick Industry Association's guidance on cleaning brickwork (Technical Note 20) calls for trying a method on a small, hidden area and letting it dry before judging the result, then choosing the gentlest method that works.
Our pros pre-wet the brick so the cleaner stays on the surface, keep it wet while they work and rinse thoroughly. Scrubbing harder or reaching for a stronger product is a last step, never the first.
Relining the firebox
A firebox lining that has lost joints, cracked through or been patched too many times is usually relined. Florida's residential code (R1001.5) calls for firebrick meeting ASTM C27 or C1261, set in medium-duty refractory mortar with joints no wider than a quarter inch.
Our pros remove the failed lining down to sound masonry and lay new firebrick with tight, full joints. The new lining matches the pattern of the old one where you want it to, and the curing steps are written down for you.
Restoration in stages
Some restoration tasks depend on each other. The flue is cleaned before the smoke chamber is parged, the firebox is relined before the face is cleaned, and the damper works before the first fire.
Our pros mark which stages must come first and which can wait, and they tell you whether the fireplace should stay out of use in between. Each stage carries its own upfront price.
On any service we offer
Book the restoration within 72 hours of your free inspection for 10% off.
What's Included
Restoration Details on the Inspection List
- Original brick, stone and tile worth keeping
- The masonry behind the firebox lining
- Cast iron fronts, grates and ash doors
- Glass doors and screens for the opening
Our Services
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