Tuckpointing chimney joints the careful way in Lake Richmond
A free tuckpointing inspection in Lake Richmond comes with a clear scope you can hold against any other quote.
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The repointing scope we write for Lake Richmond homes
Each item below is agreed with you in Lake Richmond before any mortar is removed.
- Joints to repoint, mapped face by face
- Mortar type chosen for the brick
- Areas left alone and the reason
- Workmanship warranty on the joints we finish
Tuckpointing details that matter for Lake Richmond homes
Plain talk about mortar from the crew that does the pointing in Lake Richmond.
Caulk squeezed into mortar joints
Caulk is sometimes pushed into cracked or open joints as a stopgap. It may seal for a season, but it does not fill the joint, it does not breathe like mortar and new mortar will not bond to it.
Before repointing your Lake Richmond chimney, our crew removes any caulk or sealant from the joints being worked. That can take extra time, and it is listed in the estimate so it is not a surprise. Caulk at the flashing is a separate matter and is handled with the flashing.
A home inspection note about mortar
Home inspection reports often mention deteriorated or missing mortar on the chimney without saying how much or what the repair involves. That note is a reason for a closer look, and it helps to know the actual scope before closing.
Our free inspection in Lake Richmond turns the note into a written description of the joints, the areas that need repointing and anything else we find. Buyers and sellers both get a clear picture of the work, with a price attached. The written scope also helps when a buyer, seller or agent asks for something more specific than a one-line note.
Prehydrated mortar shrinks less
Technical Note 46 recommends prehydrating repointing mortar to reduce shrinkage. The dry ingredients are mixed, dampened just enough to hold a ball shape and left to stand before the rest of the water is added.
It is a small extra step that our crew takes on every repointing job in Lake Richmond. Less shrinkage means fewer hairline gaps at the edges of the new joints, which is exactly where water would otherwise find its way back in. It also makes the mortar easier to pack firmly, which helps the joint fill completely.
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Repointing answers for Lake Richmond homeowners
Joint and mortar questions from visits in Lake Richmond, answered in plain words.
Is the repointing covered by a warranty?
Yes. The joints we repoint are backed by our workmanship warranty, and every job carries our 100% satisfaction guarantee. The terms are written into your paperwork.
Why is sand collecting below my chimney?
Sand below a chimney often comes from mortar breaking down, as the binder weakens and the sand washes out. It is a sign some joints have softened, and an inspection shows which ones.
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