Chimney mortar joint repair for Corner Lake homeowners
We match the sand, color and joint shape so new mortar on your Corner Lake chimney blends with the old.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The joint plan our Corner Lake crew puts on paper
Our specialists check these points on the chimney in Corner Lake and list them in your proposal.
- Joint profile matched to the existing work
- Old hard patches and caulk removed
- Water sources found and noted
- The 72-hour 10% discount, written on the estimate
What goes into chimney tuckpointing in Corner Lake
What our pros look at, and why, on tuckpointing jobs around Corner Lake.
Removing loose mortar beyond the minimum
The minimum raking depth is only a starting point. Preservation Brief 2 adds that any loose or disintegrated mortar beyond that depth should also come out, since new mortar packed against crumbling material has nothing firm to hold.
On chimneys in Corner Lake where water has softened the joints deeply, our crew keeps removing mortar until the chisel meets firm material. Joints that turn out deeper than an inch are noted, since they need to be filled in stages. Those deeper spots are recorded, so you can see where the chimney had taken the most water.
Extra wetting for thirsty brick
Some brick drinks water quickly. For very absorbent masonry, Preservation Brief 2 recommends a continual mist of water for a few hours before repointing begins, so the brick does not pull water out of the new mortar.
When the brick on your Corner Lake chimney is soft and absorbent, our masons plan for that extra wetting at the start of the day. It slows the job a little and gives the mortar the time it needs to bond and cure properly. Harder, denser brick needs less of this, and we adjust to what the chimney in front of us needs.
Controlling dust around your home
Raking out mortar makes dust, and on a chimney that dust drifts toward windows, doors, cars and pool areas. A little planning keeps it where it belongs.
Before work starts at your Corner Lake home, our crew asks you to close nearby windows, covers what needs covering below the chimney and cleans up at the end of each day. If you have concerns about a particular area, tell us at the inspection and we will plan around it. Pets and children should stay clear of the area below the chimney while the crew is on the roof.
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What Corner Lake homeowners ask about chimney mortar
Quick answers from our pointing crew in Corner Lake. Ask us anything that is missing.
Do hairline cracks need full repointing?
Not always. Fine cracks in otherwise sound mortar can sometimes be handled with face grouting, while cracks through the joint call for repointing. We check which applies on your Corner Lake chimney.
Can you match an unusual mortar color?
Usually. We adjust the sand and add metallic oxide pigments in small amounts, testing samples wet and dry until the color fits. A small sample area can be repointed for your approval first.
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