Brick chimney waterproofing for Aloma homeowners
Tell us where the brick stays dark after rain. Our Aloma team handles the ladder work, the prep and the application.
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Waterproofing details we put in writing in Aloma
These items keep a waterproofing job in Aloma from sealing in a problem that needed a repair.
- Spalled or cracked brick that needs replacing before treatment
- Product name, chemistry and maker's data sheet
- White salt deposits and the moisture behind them
- Roof access and ladder setup for your home
Before a repellent goes on chimneys in Aloma
Our team in Aloma walks every homeowner through points like these.
Coverage rates and why more is not better
Makers publish coverage rates by surface. The ChimneySaver water-base sheet lists different rates for porous brick, dense brick, block and stucco, because each surface takes up a different amount of product.
Too little product leaves thirsty patches. Too much is not better either. The Brick Industry Association warns that over-application can reduce a coating's breathability. We estimate the chimney's surface area, match the product quantity to the maker's rates for your masonry and keep the leftover product for your records.
Treating a test area first
Brick varies from kiln to kiln and mortar from batch to batch, so product makers and masonry guidance both recommend a test area before general application. The Brick Industry Association suggests at least ten square feet at a representative spot, left to cure and then checked.
On a chimney, we choose a face you can see and one that represents the rest of the masonry. When the test cures, we look at the appearance and how water behaves on it. If you are not happy with the look, we stop there and talk through other options before treating anything else.
Chimneys that are never used still get wet
A chimney that has not seen a fire in years still takes every rainstorm. The masonry absorbs water, dries out and absorbs it again. Over time, that cycle wears mortar and can loosen brick faces, whether or not anyone lights the fireplace.
We inspect unused chimneys the same way as working ones. Sound masonry with good joints may be a candidate for a breathable repellent. Worn masonry needs repairs first. A cap on top keeps rain out of the flue, which matters even more when no fire ever dries it.
Damp around the chimney in the attic
Damp framing or stains beside the chimney in the attic usually point to water at the roof line. That is most often flashing or the joint between the chimney and the roof, not the brick faces above.
We check the attic side and the roof side together. If the flashing or counterflashing is the problem, it is a flashing repair. If the brick above the roof is soaking up water and feeding it down inside, a repellent may be part of the answer. You get the reasoning, not just a recommendation.
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Before your waterproofing job in Aloma
Our family-owned team in Aloma answers the questions that come up on sealing jobs.
Do I need to be home during the treatment?
Not always. We need access to the roof and to the area around the base of the chimney. If you can be home at the start and for the walkthrough at the end, that is a good time to ask questions and see the result.
Will you test the product on my chimney first?
Yes. Brick and mortar vary, so product makers and masonry guidance recommend a test area, and the Brick Industry Association suggests at least ten square feet. We pick a face you can see, let the test cure and look at the finish and the way water behaves on it before treating anything else.
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