Local chimney tuckpointing specialists in Conway
Local, family-owned chimney tuckpointing for Conway homes. Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off.
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What we agree before raking joints in Conway
Part of the free inspection in Conway, with no charge and no obligation.
- Joints to repoint, mapped face by face
- Loose or spalled units priced separately
- Access by roof, ladder or staging
- Debris removal and site cleanup
What goes into chimney tuckpointing in Conway
Our masons explain these three parts of the job in Conway before any joint is raked out.
Coloring mortar to match
When sand alone does not produce the right color, pigment can be added. Technical Note 46 calls for metallic oxide pigments instead of organic ones, used in limited amounts, and warns that several sample batches may be needed to get a match.
If the joints on your Conway chimney have an unusual tone, our masons blend and test pigmented samples until the dry color sits comfortably beside the old mortar. The chosen mix is recorded, so later repairs can repeat it. Pigment never replaces a good sand match, and it is used only as much as the match requires.
What happens when joints are tooled too late
Tooling too late causes the opposite problem. Preservation Brief 2 notes that dark streaks called tool burning can appear, and that good closure of the mortar against the brick will not be achieved.
Poor closure leaves a fine gap at the joint edge, the exact spot where water gets in. On your Conway chimney, our crew keeps each working area small enough that every joint is tooled while it can still be compacted properly. That is why the crew works in manageable sections instead of filling a whole face at once.
Counterflashing where joints are raked
At the roof line, the counterflashing on many chimneys is tucked into a mortar joint. When that joint is raked out, the flashing has to be reset into fresh mortar or sealed in a way that suits the metal.
Our crew plans for this on your Conway chimney before raking starts, so the flashing ends up at least as watertight as it was. If the flashing itself is damaged or rusted, its repair is quoted as a separate line. The goal is a roof line that sheds water at least as well after the work as before it.
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Tuckpointing questions from Conway
Straight answers from our Conway specialists, with no pressure to book.
Should I seal the chimney after repointing?
Not right away. Industry guidance advises waiting several months after repairs before deciding on a water repellent, since coatings can trap moisture. We can talk through the options once the mortar has cured.
Do you repoint the joints inside the fireplace?
No. Firebox joints face direct heat and use different materials, so they are handled as firebox repair. We note their condition during the inspection and quote them separately if needed.
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