Waterproofing brick chimneys in Egypt Lake-Leto
Open joints repaired, the surface cleaned and dried, then a breathable water repellent applied by local pros. The inspection is free.
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Chimney Waterproofing Done in the Right Order
Before any product goes on, you hear what a water repellent can and cannot do.
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.
White deposits mean water is moving through the brick
The white bloom called efflorescence forms when water dissolves soluble salts in the masonry, carries them to the surface and evaporates. The Brick Industry Association points out that when it appears on older brickwork, excess water getting in is generally the cause.
BIA guidance also says coatings are not the sole cure and that walls with a history of efflorescence should be treated only after the moisture source is fixed. Our team finds that source first, then cleans and treats the chimney in Egypt Lake-Leto once it has dried.
Protecting glass, roofing and plants
The chemicals in masonry coatings are strong. The Brick Industry Association warns that they can etch glass, damage paint and kill vegetation, and calls for protecting nearby surfaces from overspray.
Before the first coat, our team covers windows, skylights, painted trim and garden beds near the chimney, and keeps an eye on the wind. That preparation is included in the price we quote for your Egypt Lake-Leto home, and the site is cleaned up when the work is done.
A treatment that will need renewing someday
Water repellents weather over time. The Brick Industry Association is plain that they are not a permanent solution and will need reapplication, and it cautions that reapplying too early can reduce how well the brick breathes.
So there is no reason to recoat on a fixed schedule. Our team records the product and date on your invoice, and on a later visit we can check how the brick still sheds water before recommending another coat.
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Breathable treatment for your brick, 10% off within 72 hours of the inspection.
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Inside Your Free Chimney Inspection
- Brick faces checked for cracks, spalling and porous areas
- Old coatings, paint or sealers identified
- Cleaning method chosen to suit the masonry
- Test area planned before full application
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Chimney Waterproofing for Your Egypt Lake-Leto Home
Joints fixed first, and only breathable products on your brick.
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