Spalling chimney brick repair that deals with the cause in Keystone
From the first flake on the roof to a sound chimney, one family-owned team handles the brick repair in Keystone.
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A failed brick and a failed joint are different repairs
Spalling brick repair deals with the brick itself: a face that has broken away, a unit cracked through or a brick that has come loose. Mortar joint repair deals with the material between the bricks. Both can happen in the same area, but they are not the same job.
We identify which material has failed before proposing work. A chimney with sound bricks and worn joints needs repointing, while one with sound joints and failed bricks needs the units replaced. Many chimneys need a little of each, and the estimate shows them separately.
Getting that distinction right is what keeps the repair from being too small to last or larger than the chimney needs.
Preparing the opening for a new brick
Once the old brick and its mortar are out, the opening has to be cleaned of dust and loose material so the new mortar can bond. Where the brick belongs to an outer wythe with a cavity behind it, BIA warns against letting debris drop into that cavity, because it blocks the drainage.
Chimneys are built in different ways, and some brick is a facing over another structure. We identify how your chimney is built before opening it up, so the repair suits its construction.
A clean, sound opening is what lets the new brick become part of the chimney instead of a plug sitting in a hole.
Matching replacement bricks to the chimney
A replacement brick should match the existing brick in size, color and texture, and also in how it behaves. The Brick Industry Association notes that locating a matching brick can take considerable effort, and recommends judging the match against the existing work with a sample.
A close color match that absorbs water very differently, or a brick of the wrong size that forces thick joints, can create new problems. We weigh physical suitability alongside appearance.
Before ordering, we describe the options we can find and how close each is likely to look, so the choice is made with you.
How the repaired chimney will look
New bricks set into weathered masonry will look different at first, even when the match is good. The new mortar can also look brighter than joints that have aged for years.
We discuss the likely appearance before any work, including the size of the repair area and the mortar color. Over time, the new work tends to blend in, but we do not promise an invisible repair on day one.
If appearance matters most on a particular face of the chimney, tell us, and we will take extra care with the match there.
On any service we offer
Spalled brick in Keystone? 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the inspection.
What's Included
Your Brick Replacement Estimate in Keystone
- Existing mortar hardness compared with the brick
- Replacement brick size, color, texture and behavior
- Mortar type and color for the new work
- Stucco or coating over the brick
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Ring (833) 435-4697 for a free look at the chimney brick in Keystone. We mark the failed units and price the repair before any work.
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