Chimney rebuild services for Lutz homes
A local family crew that prices every chimney rebuild in Lutz before the first brick comes down.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
How Our Crew Handles Chimney Rebuilds in Lutz
Rebuild inspections are often available the same day you call, and they cost nothing.
Choosing brick for an exposed chimney
A chimney is exposed to the weather on every side, so the brick has to be durable. BIA's chimney guidance calls for face brick of the severe-weathering grade, Grade SW, under ASTM C216 or C62.
Softer brick salvaged from interior walls or bought for looks alone may not stand up to that exposure. Matching color matters, but durability comes first. Brick that looks right but soaks up water quickly will not last long at the top of a chimney.
We source brick that meets the grade and comes as close as possible to your existing chimney, and show you a sample before ordering.
Mortar that holds the flue tiles together
Flue tile joints face heat and flue gases as well as rain. The code wants clay liners set in a medium-duty refractory mortar that is water-insoluble and meets ASTM C199, with the joints kept tight and smooth on the inside. Ordinary building mortar in a flue joint can break down over time and leave a gap nobody sees from the room.
BIA's chimney guidance likewise recommends fireclay mortars for bedding flue liners because they perform better at high temperatures.
We keep the two mortars separate on the job, one for the liners and one for the brick, so the right one goes in each joint.
Flue tile standing above the new crown
The flue liner does not stop flush with the crown. In BIA's details, the liner stands 2 inches or more proud of the cap. Our crew sets that height before the crown mix goes in, because it cannot be changed later without breaking the crown.
The joint where the liner passes through the crown is sealed with a caulked bond break, as the code requires, so the two can move without cracking each other.
When the job is done, we point out the liner height and the seal, so you know what to look for on later checks.
What the rebuilt chimney should not carry
A chimney is built to carry itself. The code bars it from supporting other loads unless it was designed and built for them.
Antennas, dish brackets and heavy fixtures fastened to the old chimney are not simply bolted back onto the new brick. Where an attachment has to stay on the house, it can usually be fixed to the structure instead of the chimney.
We discuss anything that was attached to the chimney before the rebuild and where it can go instead.
On any service we offer
Give us the go-ahead on a rebuild within 72 hours of your free inspection and save 10%.
What's Included
The Rebuild Work Proposed for Lutz
- Condition of the brick below the removal line
- Refractory mortar and airspace around flue tiles
- Clearance between the chimney and framing
- Advice on when the fireplace can be used again
Our Services
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Plan Your Chimney Rebuild in Lutz
Call (833) 435-4697 for a free rebuild inspection in Lutz. We mark where sound masonry begins and price the rebuild before any brick comes down.
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