Chimney water repellent service in Catalina
Family-owned chimney waterproofing for Catalina homes, with the product, the prep and the treated faces written into your estimate.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What we look at on Catalina chimneys before sealing
Every line here is part of the free inspection in Catalina, with no charge and no obligation.
- Condition of the brick faces above the roofline
- Protection for roof shingles, windows and plants
- Roof access and ladder setup for your home
- Workmanship warranty on the application we perform
What goes into a waterproofing job in Catalina
Practical points from our waterproofing crew in Catalina.
Keeping rain off a fresh application
SaverSystems tells users of its water-base chimney repellent not to apply it when rainfall is expected within six hours unless the surface is protected with polyethylene film or its equivalent. Rain on a fresh coat can wash product off before it has taken hold.
We check the forecast the day before and again that morning. When a storm is likely to roll in, we either set up protection or move the date. Our family team would rather call you to reschedule than spray a treatment the weather will rinse off by evening.
When a chimney does not need waterproofing
The Brick Industry Association states that a water repellent is not necessary for water resistance in brickwork under normal exposures when the materials, detailing, construction and maintenance are right. Many sound chimneys fit that description.
If yours does, we say so. You may still choose a treatment on a very exposed chimney, and we will explain the tradeoffs, but we will not push one. Honest advice is part of being a local, family-owned company. We would rather earn your call next time than sell a coat you did not need this time.
Caring for the chimney after treatment
A treated chimney needs very little care. Makers of masonry repellents suggest removing anything that could stain or wear the surface as soon as you notice it, and cleaning occasionally with mild detergent and water.
Avoid harsh cleaners and high-pressure washing on the treated faces unless you have checked with us or the product maker first. And when someone offers to seal or paint the chimney again, compare their product with the record we left you. Our team is glad to answer the question over the phone.
Soot at the top of the chimney
The top few courses of a chimney that has been used for fires are often stained with soot. That residue sits in the pores of the brick and can stop a repellent from soaking in where the brick is most exposed.
We clean the top courses carefully before treatment, using methods suited to the masonry. Where staining will not come out completely, we tell you before the application. The goal is a treatment that reaches the brick at the top, where rain and runoff hit hardest.
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What people in Catalina ask about chimney sealing
Short answers from our chimney team in Catalina. Call for anything not covered here.
Do cracks and loose mortar need fixing first?
Yes. Masonry guidance says a repellent rarely seals a crack wider than about 0.02 inch, and open joints let water straight in. We repair those first, let the mortar cure and then treat the sound masonry.
What if you find damage while preparing the chimney?
We stop and show you. Cleaning can uncover soft joints or cracked brick that were hidden under dirt or growth. We explain the options and their prices, and nothing extra is done without your approval.
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