Damaged chimney brick replaced in Lake Dot
From a few flaked faces to a band of cracked units, brick work in Lake Dot starts with a free inspection.
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Checked before any brick comes out in Lake Dot
Four of the points our specialists record for a brick job in Lake Dot, with upfront pricing on each line.
- Count and location of damaged units
- Crown, cap or flashing items priced apart
- Weep holes on a veneered chimney
- Materials recorded for your files
Chimney brick replacement explained for Lake Dot homeowners
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Lake Dot.
Buttering the opening and the new brick
Both sides get mortar. Technical Note 46 calls for the appropriate surfaces of the surrounding brickwork and of the replacement brick to be completely buttered, then for the new unit to be centered in the opening and pressed into position.
Full coverage on both sides avoids voids around the new unit that could hold water or let it move. Excess mortar is removed with a trowel. We work unit by unit, so each replacement brick is fully bedded before we move on to the next.
Replacing units in a solid masonry chimney wall
For new construction, the Florida Building Code, Residential, section R1003.10 describes masonry chimney walls built of solid units, or hollow units grouted solid, at least four inches in nominal thickness.
When a damaged brick comes out of a solid masonry chimney, the replacement has to restore that wall rather than cover a hole with a thin face. We use full units, fully bedded, and if the damage runs deeper than one layer, we explain what the repair needs before going further. Our inspection is not a code approval, but we build the repair to respect how the wall was made.
Keeping clear of loose brick
Spalled faces and loose bricks can drop without warning, especially from the upper courses. Keep people and pets away from the area directly below a visibly damaged chimney.
There is no need to pull at a loose piece or climb up to check it. Tell us what you see and where pieces have landed. If a brick looks ready to fall over a walkway or entrance, call our 24/7 emergency line, and we will arrange the soonest visit we can to secure it.
Soft older brick needs a gentler repair
Older brick can be softer and more absorbent than modern units. Setting it in a hard, cement-rich mortar can concentrate stress in the brick, the pattern BIA Technical Note 46 connects with spalling of the brick face.
When we find soft brick, we choose a mortar with a strength that suits it and replacement units that behave similarly. We also take extra care during removal, since soft neighbors are easier to damage. The estimate explains why the approach differs from a newer chimney.
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Brick replacement answers for Lake Dot homeowners
Questions we hear on brick visits in Lake Dot, answered plainly.
What causes chimney brick to flake like this?
Spalling usually involves water that gets into the brick and cannot dry out. Mortar harder than the brick, coatings that slow drying and soluble salts moving through the wall can all play a part. Our inspection looks for which applies to your chimney.
Does the 72-hour 10% discount apply to brick replacement?
Yes. Book spalling brick repair within 72 hours after your free inspection and 10% comes off. Mention it when you book, and the savings will appear on your written estimate.
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