Repointing chimney brick without harming it in Haralson Estates
Chimney tuckpointing pros for Haralson Estates homeowners, with a satisfaction guarantee on the joints we finish.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Tuckpointing details settled in writing in Haralson Estates
These checks keep repointing in Haralson Estates from covering up a problem it cannot fix.
- Hand tools for head joints and soft brick
- Crown, cap and flashing items listed apart
- Areas left alone and the reason
- The 72-hour 10% discount, written on the estimate
Planning the joint work on your Haralson Estates chimney
Joint notes from the family-owned masons who work in Haralson Estates.
Keeping joints the same width
Careless raking can chip brick edges and leave joints wider than they were, and wider joints change the whole character of the brickwork. Preservation Brief 2 illustrates how increased mortar thickness can visibly alter a building.
Our crew in Haralson Estates removes mortar without widening the joint, and the new mortar is kept to the original width. If some edges are already worn, we discuss how to finish those joints so they do not look fatter than the rest. The width of the joint is part of the chimney's character, and the repair should leave it unchanged.
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 Haralson Estates 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.
A uniform depth across the joints
Technical Note 46 describes raking deteriorated mortar to a uniform depth. When some joints are raked deep and others barely touched, the new mortar varies in thickness from joint to joint, which makes an even bond and an even finish harder to achieve.
Our masons work each area of your Haralson Estates chimney to a consistent depth, head joints as well as bed joints. It is slower than chasing only the worst spots, and it is what gives the new joints an even bond and an even look. An even depth also makes the finished joints look consistent from the street.
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Before your chimney repointing in Haralson Estates
If your question is not here, call our Haralson Estates crew and ask.
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.
Is the tuckpointing inspection really free?
Yes. The inspection and written estimate for your Haralson Estates chimney cost nothing, with no obligation. Book within 72 hours after the free inspection and take 10% off.
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