Loose chimney brick and open joints repaired in Lake Copeland
Lake Copeland homeowners save 10% on work booked within 72 hours after the free inspection. Masonry repair starts with a free inspection and a written estimate.
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Checked up close on the chimney in Lake Copeland, then written into your free estimate.
- Joint condition and depth of deterioration
- Repair boundary from sound to sound masonry
- Roof and landscaping protection
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown on the estimate
Masonry repair explained for Lake Copeland homeowners
How we think through a masonry repair on your Lake Copeland chimney, from the crack to the finish.
Removing vines without damaging the brick
Ivy shoots work their way into gaps in the mortar and bring moisture in with them. Technical Note 46 says to cut vines away from the wall rather than pull them, which can damage the brickwork, and to let the remaining shoots dry out before brushing them off.
Chemicals and acids are not recommended for the job. Once the growth is gone, any joints it opened are repointed as part of the repair area, since those are the openings water will use next. Where roots have pushed deep into the joints, the repair area extends to sound mortar behind them.
A water repellent after the repairs
Water repellents may be used to correct minor deficiencies that remain after repairs, or to reduce the water absorbed by masonry in extreme exposures. Technical Note 46 names chimneys among those exposures.
Order matters here. A repellent does not close open joints or replace broken brick. We repair the masonry first and only then discuss whether a repellent suits your chimney, priced as its own item. If the masonry has not fully cured after the repair, any repellent waits until it has, following the product's instructions.
Airspace between the chimney and framing
Section R1003.18 of the residential code calls for at least 2 inches of airspace between combustibles and any part of a masonry chimney inside the building or within an exterior wall.
Masonry repairs must not fill that space with anything combustible, and rebuilt masonry must not be laid tight against framing. Where we can see the space, in the attic or at openings, we check it and note what we find, even when it sits outside the repair. Any framing found against the masonry is written up as its own item, since correcting it may involve other trades.
Keeping the flue liner above the top
Section R1003.12 of the residential code has clay flue liners extend to a point above the enclosing walls. When the top courses of a chimney are rebuilt, the liner has to finish above the new masonry, not below it.
Rebuilding around an existing liner takes care, since damaged tile or a short liner changes the plan. We check the liner before the top is taken down and explain any liner work as a separate item. If the liner needs replacing anyway, the top rebuild and the relining can be sequenced together in one estimate.
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Brick and mortar answers for Lake Copeland homeowners
Masonry questions we hear most around Lake Copeland, answered plainly.
Do cracked mortar joints mean my chimney is unsafe?
Not usually on their own. Hairline cracks and worn joints are maintenance items, while wide cracks, cracks through several bricks, stepped or diagonal patterns and a leaning chimney point to movement that needs a closer look. We tell you which you have.
Is your chimney masonry work guaranteed?
Yes. Masonry we repair is covered by our workmanship warranty, and if you are not satisfied, our 100% satisfaction guarantee has us back to make it right.
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