Cracked chimney masonry repaired in Keene's Pointe
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Your free masonry inspection in Keene's Pointe looks at
Four points that set the size of a masonry repair in Keene's Pointe, each priced separately.
- Loose or displaced masonry near the top
- Mortar color checked wet and dry
- Water sources feeding the damage
- Debris control and cleanup
Our approach to chimney masonry in Keene's Pointe
What we look for on masonry jobs in Keene's Pointe, with the guidance behind each step.
Why chimneys wear faster than walls
Sills, parapets, chimneys and copings, Technical Note 46 notes, experience more severe exposure than ordinary walls and may need repairs at shorter intervals.
A chimney above the roof has weather on all four sides and on top, and no roof overhang to shelter it. That is why a chimney can need joint work while the brick walls of the same house still look sound, and why we check it more closely than the walls around it.
Fireblocking where the chimney passes floors
Section R1003.19 of the residential code calls for the spaces between a chimney and the floors and ceilings it passes through to be fireblocked with noncombustible material, securely fastened in place.
It is easy to overlook because it is hidden. When the attic or a ceiling opening lets us see it, we note what is there, and missing or combustible material is written up as a separate finding with its own recommendation. It sits outside the masonry repair itself, but it is part of the same chimney, and we would rather you know about it.
Checking masonry after a storm
Strong wind and heavy rain can loosen top courses that were already weak, and debris or a falling branch can crack a chimney outright. Look at the chimney from the ground after a storm for missing brick, new cracks or pieces on the roof.
If anything looks loose, keep clear of that side of the house. We inspect the masonry, remove material that could fall and put the repair in writing. Major storm damage has its own service, and we tell you if yours falls under it.
Things that keep chimney masonry wet
Masonry dries between rains when it can. A gutter spilling against the chimney, a sprinkler aimed at its base, soil or mulch piled against the lower courses and plants holding moisture on its face all stop it drying.
We point out those sources when we see them. They are usually simple to change, and changing them gives the repaired masonry a far better chance than new mortar alone. Where the source is a failed crown, cap or flashing rather than something in the yard, we write that repair up as its own line.
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Chimney masonry questions from Keene's Pointe
What Keene's Pointe homeowners ask us before chimney masonry is repaired.
How long does a chimney masonry repair take?
It depends on the size of the repair, the access and the weather. Small repairs can be finished quickly, while larger sections take longer because fresh mortar needs time to cure between stages. Your estimate gives the expected schedule.
Do I need to be home during the masonry work?
Not always. Most masonry work happens outside, so we mainly need safe access to the chimney and a place to set up. We agree on access and timing when we schedule.
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