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Chimney Services
What Goes Into Waterproofing a Chimney
The checks, repairs and treatment steps on a waterproofing visit in Cheval.
New brick and rebuilt sections wait before treatment
When part of a chimney has just been rebuilt, the new masonry is still giving off construction moisture. Treating it too soon traps that water. One common repellent label asks for at least 28 days of cure on new masonry and concrete before application.
If your chimney in Cheval has had recent rebuilding, our pros schedule the waterproofing for after that cure period and tell you the date plainly. The repair and the treatment appear as separate lines in your estimate, each with an upfront price.
Temperature, rain and wind limits on the label
Every repellent sets its own application window. One chimney product we reference allows application only between 40 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit and not when rain is expected within six hours. The Brick Industry Association also advises avoiding windy days, since wind carries overspray.
Our team checks the forecast against the label before the visit. If the window closes, we reschedule and tell you why. A treatment rushed into the wrong weather is money spent on product that washes away or never soaks in.
When the chimney already carries a coating
A new repellent has to reach the brick to work. Brick Industry Association guidance notes that a penetrating coating usually will not work over an existing film-forming coating, and that an old coating may need removal or may have to wear off first.
If the history of your chimney is unknown, our pros look for the signs of an earlier product and test how the surface takes water. You get an honest read on what can be done now for your Cheval home and what has to wait.
Cleaning the brick without damaging it
Heavy dirt on the wall interferes with how a coating penetrates, as the Brick Industry Association notes, and repellent labels ask for surfaces free of dirt, dust, stains and efflorescence. Clean brick takes the product evenly.
Cleaning has to be gentle, though. Harsh blasting can strip the hard outer face of brick and open it to more water. Our pros choose a cleaning method that suits your chimney and let the masonry dry before any treatment goes on.
On any service we offer
Repairs, treatment or both, 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the visit.
What's Included
Everything Reviewed Before Treatment Starts
- Crown, cap and roof connection checked for water entry
- Old coatings, paint or sealers identified
- Windows, roofing and plants protected from overspray
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours of the inspection
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Keep Rain Out of Your Chimney Brick
You have 72 hours after the free inspection to approve the work at 10% off.
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