Chimney waterproofing done in the right order in Fullers
Stop guessing about that damp chimney. Our Fullers pros inspect for free and put the fix, and its limits, in writing.
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The written waterproofing scope for your Fullers home
A short list with a big effect on the result. We confirm each item at your Fullers address before ordering product.
- Open, cracked or eroded mortar joints to repair first
- Any paint, sealer or coating already on the chimney
- Product name, chemistry and maker's data sheet
- Stucco or stone surfaces and the product that suits them
Waterproofing know-how from our Fullers crew
What our pros check and why, on waterproofing jobs across Fullers.
What chimney waterproofing actually is
Chimney waterproofing is a clear masonry water repellent soaked into the outside of the brick, mortar or stucco. It is not paint, and it is not a glossy film sitting on the surface. The product lines the pores just below the face so rain beads and runs off instead of wicking in.
Done well, the chimney looks almost the same afterward and still lets water vapor escape from inside the masonry. Our crew names the exact product on your estimate, so you can read its data sheet and see what it is made to do before you approve the work.
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.
Our workmanship warranty and the product's coverage
Two kinds of coverage apply to chimney waterproofing. The product maker covers its product under its own terms and conditions, and our workmanship warranty covers the application we perform, from prep to coverage to cleanup.
We keep those separate on your paperwork so you know who to call about what. If a face we treated was missed or the application was not done the way we agreed, that is ours to fix. Keep the estimate, the product details and the invoice together, and call our local team with any question.
Chimney moisture on a home inspection report
Home inspectors often flag chimney masonry that looks porous, stained or damp. The note rarely says what should be done about it, and a buyer and seller can read it very differently.
Our team inspects the chimney and separates the findings into repairs, a possible treatment and items that are fine as they are. The written estimate spells each one out with a price, which gives both sides something concrete to work from. We keep the language plain and the claims modest.
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Chimney waterproofing questions from Fullers
Short answers from our chimney team in Fullers. Call for anything not covered here.
What product do you use on chimneys?
A vapor-permeable penetrating repellent, usually siloxane-based, whose maker lists your chimney's material as a suitable surface. We name the exact product on your estimate and can share its data sheet. We do not use paint or film-forming sealers on chimneys.
Does waterproofing include the crown and flashing?
No, those are separate repairs. A repellent treats the brick, mortar or stucco faces. If the crown is cracked or the flashing has pulled away, we write that up on its own line so you can see what each item costs and what it fixes.
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