Worn chimney joints repointed in Mariners Village
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The repointing scope we write for Mariners Village homes
Each item below is agreed with you in Mariners Village before any mortar is removed.
- Loose or spalled units priced separately
- Crown, cap and flashing items listed apart
- Counterflashing reset where joints are raked
- Access by roof, ladder or staging
Tuckpointing details that matter for Mariners Village homes
Homeowners in Mariners Village ask about points like these on almost every chimney we repoint.
Mortar softer than the brick it holds
The National Park Service's Preservation Brief 2 sets out a basic rule for repointing. The new mortar should be softer, or more permeable, than the masonry units, and no harder or less permeable than the original mortar.
The idea is that the joint, which can be renewed, takes the stress and wear, while the brick, which is hard to replace, is protected. On chimneys in Mariners Village, our masons judge the brick before choosing the mix, so the new joints work with the units instead of against them.
Checking mortar color wet and dry
Mortar changes color as it dries, usually getting lighter. Technical Note 46 recommends comparing newly mixed samples with existing mortar that has been wetted, and then comparing fully dried samples with the existing mortar when it is dry.
Our crew follows that two-step check before repointing your Mariners Village chimney. It avoids the common disappointment of new joints that looked right in the bucket and dried to a different shade on the wall. The approved mix is then kept the same from batch to batch, so the color does not drift across the chimney.
Filling deep pockets first
Where mortar has been removed to more than about an inch, Preservation Brief 2 says those deeper areas should be filled first, compacting the new mortar in several layers before the rest of the joint is brought out.
Deep pockets on your Mariners Village chimney often sit under the crown or around old damage. Our crew builds them up in stages until they match the depth of the surrounding joints, then fills the whole area together to the face. Filling deep pockets in one heavy layer would invite shrinkage cracks, so they are never rushed.
Other work in Mariners Village
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- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
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Repointing answers for Mariners Village homeowners
If your question is not here, call our Mariners Village crew and ask.
Can a painted chimney be repointed?
Yes. The failed mortar is removed through the paint and the joints are repointed, leaving the new mortar unpainted at first. We explain how long to wait before any repainting.
Do I need to be home during the work?
Not for most of it, since the work happens on the roof. We do ask to walk the finished chimney with you, and someone should be reachable if a question about the scope comes up.
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