Repointing chimney brick the right way in Northdale
Crumbling, sandy or open chimney joints repointed on Northdale homes by specialists who keep sound mortar in place.
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Chimney Repointing From Local Specialists
Book within 72 hours of the free inspection and the repointing is 10% off. Here is how our masons renew joints in Northdale.
Hand chisels, grinders and the edges of each brick
The tool that removes mortar can also chip the brick beside it. Masonry guidance notes that a grinder cannot clear the full depth of the short vertical joints without damaging adjacent brick, so those are finished with a chisel, and power saws on narrow joints can break brick edges and overcut the ends.
Our masons use grinders only where they are safe on the long horizontal joints and switch to hand tools for the rest. It takes longer, and it keeps the brick on your Northdale chimney square-edged and sound.
Tooling each joint to shed rain
The shape of the finished joint affects how well the wall sheds water. Brick Industry Association guidance on water resistance notes that concave and V-shaped tooled joints resist rain penetration best in exterior brickwork, and joints are tooled once the mortar is thumbprint hard.
We match the profile of the existing joints where it performs well, or recommend a weather-resistant profile where the old one let water in. Either way, the choice for your Northdale chimney is explained before the work starts.
Stopping the water before repointing
Repointing will not solve a problem caused by something else. National Park Service guidance says leaks and other moisture sources should be dealt with first, or the new joints will fail for the same reason as the old ones.
On a chimney, the usual culprits are a cracked crown, loose flashing or an open flue top. We check those during the free inspection in Northdale and tell you if they need repair before, or alongside, the tuckpointing.
Looking after new joints
For the first few weeks, keep pressure washers and harsh cleaners away from the repointed joints and let them cure. After that, a look from the ground after big storms and before the fireplace season is usually all they need.
Keep the job details with your home records, including the mortar type and color. If our Northdale team ever needs to add to the work, those details help the new joints match the old ones.
On any service we offer
Tuckpointing comes 10% off when booked within 72 hours of your inspection.
What's Included
Everything Reviewed Before Joints Are Raked
- Which faces and courses need repointing
- Hand tools on vertical joints to protect the brick
- An upfront price with no hidden fees
- Care advice for the first weeks after repointing
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Same-day inspections are available in Northdale when the schedule allows. Call (833) 435-4697 to get started.
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