Stucco chimney repair pros serving East Tampa
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Chimney Services
Stucco Repair That Starts Behind the Finish
Stucco chimneys in East Tampa are tapped and checked free, and each repair option gets a written price.
Two kinds of stucco chimney
Chimney stucco goes on in one of two ways. It is either applied directly to masonry, such as concrete block or brick, or applied over metal lath with a water-resistive barrier behind it on a framed chase. The International Masonry Institute treats those as different systems, and the repair has to follow the one on your chimney.
From the yard the two can look the same. Our pros confirm which one you have by tapping, checking the chimney's base and top and, where needed, opening a small test area, before recommending how to repair the stucco on your chimney in East Tampa.
Why lath stays off sound masonry
It can seem sensible to add metal lath under a patch on a block or brick chimney, but Preservation Brief 22 advises against it on sound masonry. Lath fastened to masonry can rust over time and crack the stucco and masonry around it.
Our pros bond repairs on masonry chimneys directly to clean, sound block or brick, the way the original stucco was applied. Lath is used where the backing calls for it, such as a framed chase.
Dampening the masonry before a patch
Dry block or brick pulls water out of fresh stucco before it can cure, which weakens the bond. The Park Service's brief calls for wetting masonry or wood lath before patching, while metal lath is left dry.
Our specialists dampen the backing so it is moist without standing water, then apply the first coat. That small step is why a patch stays put years later.
A yearly look at the stucco
The U.S. Fire Administration advises having chimneys cleaned and inspected by a professional every year, and the stucco can be checked on that same visit. Small cracks, a new stain or a hollow patch are simplest to fix when they are first found.
Our pros tap and look over the stucco on every chimney visit in East Tampa and note anything that has changed since the last one. You hear about it early, with a price, and decide when to act.
On any service we offer
A stucco repair comes 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the inspection.
What's Included
Everything Checked Before Stucco Is Removed
- Direct-applied or framed construction
- Chase cover on framed chimneys
- Chalking, peeling or blistering
- Roof access and surface protection
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