Matched brick replacement for chimneys in Keene's Pointe
From a few flaked faces to a band of cracked units, brick work in Keene's Pointe starts with a free inspection.
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Checked before any brick comes out in Keene's Pointe
Your written scope in Keene's Pointe starts with these checks and shows 10% off if you book within 72 hours after the inspection.
- Crown, cap or flashing items priced apart
- Access by roof, ladder or staging
- Brush cleaning of the new faces
- Workmanship warranty on the units we set
Getting brick replacement right in Keene's Pointe
Here is how our local team thinks through a brick replacement at your Keene's Pointe home.
Choosing the lowest strength that meets the need
Technical Note 8B advises choosing the weakest mortar type, by compressive strength, that still meets what the project needs. The idea is that joints should not be harder than the brick they hold.
For a chimney, that means matching the mortar to the brick and the exposure rather than reaching for the hardest bag on the shelf. We explain our choice in the estimate and make sure the same mortar is used for setting and pointing around every new unit, so the repaired area behaves as one piece of wall.
Firebox brick is not the same brick
The brick lining the inside of a fireplace firebox is firebrick, made to handle direct heat, and it is set with a different kind of mortar. Damage there is handled as firebox repair.
This page covers the brick on the outside of the chimney. If you also see cracked or loose brick inside the fireplace, mention it, and we will look at it during the same visit and quote it separately under the right service.
Replacement brick that fits the existing courses
Brick sizes have varied between makers and over the years, and a unit a fraction too tall or too long throws off the joint lines around it. BIA Technical Note 46 lists size alongside color and texture as something the replacement must match.
We measure the existing units and the joint thickness before sourcing brick. Where an exact size is not available, we explain how the joints will be adjusted and what that will look like. Small differences are easier to hide than a unit that visibly breaks the course line.
Blending units across the natural color range
Brick in a single wall is rarely one flat color. Technical Note 46 suggests a sample panel that represents the full range of colors and textures in the selected brick, configured to match the appearance of the existing work.
When several units are being replaced, we place lighter and darker replacement bricks so the repair does not form a patch of one shade. It takes a little more thought than setting bricks in the order they come off the pallet, and the finished wall looks more natural for it.
Other work in Keene's Pointe
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- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
Learn more about spalling brick repair and chimney brick replacementKeene's Pointe services
Brick replacement answers for Keene's Pointe homeowners
Our family-owned team in Keene's Pointe answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
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.
What warranty comes with brick replacement?
Our workmanship warranty covers the units we set and the joints we point around them. The estimate records exactly which bricks were replaced, so the coverage is clear.
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