Family-owned spalling brick repair for chimneys in College Park
Upfront pricing on chimney brick replacement in College Park, a workmanship warranty on our units and 10% off any service booked within 72 hours after the free inspection.
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The written brick scope for your College Park home
Every line here is part of the free inspection in College Park, with no charge and no obligation.
- Mortar type and color approach
- Likely moisture sources we found
- Handling of extra units found during removal
- Debris removal and final cleanup
How we handle chimney brick replacement in College Park
What our pros check and why, on brick jobs across College Park.
Brick veneer chimneys and their weep holes
Some chimneys are a framed structure faced with brick veneer. Florida Building Code, Residential, section R1003.10.1 calls for through-flashing and weep holes where masonry veneers a frame chimney, and Technical Note 46 warns against letting debris fall into the air space behind the veneer, where it can block weeps.
When we replace units on a veneered chimney, we keep mortar droppings and broken pieces out of that space. If we see weeps that are already blocked or missing, we point them out as a separate finding. The brick face is only one layer of that wall.
Loose brick after a storm
Strong wind or a falling limb can loosen already weakened brick, especially near the top of the chimney. Pieces on the roof or ground after a storm are a sign to have the chimney checked.
Keep clear of the area below and call us. Our 24/7 emergency line is there when a brick is hanging over a walkway or entrance. We secure what is loose, inspect the rest of the chimney and quote the permanent repair separately.
Keeping joint widths consistent with the old work
Mortar joints around replacement brick should line up with the existing courses and match their thickness. A wide or uneven joint around a new unit makes the repair stand out even when the brick color is right.
We set each replacement unit to the existing joint lines and adjust for small differences in brick size. Where the existing joints vary, we follow the pattern of the surrounding area rather than an ideal measurement that would not match.
If a water repellent is considered later
Coatings with low vapor permeability can trap efflorescing salts beneath them and damage the brick, as BIA Technical Note 6A explains, and water repellents are not a permanent solution and will need reapplication.
If, after the repairs have had time to prove themselves, a repellent still seems worthwhile, we discuss products that allow the masonry to dry and explain their limits. It is an optional, separate item, never a condition of the brick replacement.
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Chimney brick questions from College Park
Answers from our specialists in College Park, with no sales pressure.
What mortar do you use for replacement brick?
One chosen for your chimney. We look at the existing brick and joints and pick a mortar type, named in the estimate using the ASTM C270 types, that is not harder than the brick around it.
Is a crack through one brick serious?
A crack confined to one unit with sound brick around it is usually a straightforward replacement. Cracks that run across several courses can point to movement and need a wider look first. We explain which you have.
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