Chimney waterproofing from local pros in Mercy Drive
Brick, stucco or block, homeowners in Mercy Drive get one clear waterproofing proposal and a crew that explains every step.
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- Same-day service available
Your free waterproofing inspection in Mercy Drive looks at
What we examine at the chimney in Mercy Drive, so the treatment you approve suits the masonry you have.
- Condition of the brick faces above the roofline
- Cure time after any repointing or brick work
- Workmanship warranty on the application we perform
- Your 72-hour 10% discount shown on the estimate
Our approach to chimney waterproofing in Mercy Drive
Practical points from our waterproofing crew in Mercy Drive.
The crown is its own repair
The crown is the sloped slab at the chimney top around the flue. The Florida Building Code, Residential, in section R1003.9.1, wants the top of a masonry chimney pitched so water runs off, with a drip edge at its rim. A repellent sprayed on the brick below does not change any of that.
If the crown is cracked, flat or missing its drip edge, water runs off it and down the chimney faces. We write crown repair on its own line so you can see it clearly. Fixing the crown and then treating the brick below makes more sense than asking a repellent to keep up with runoff it cannot stop.
Framed chimneys are not a waterproofing job
Some chimneys are wood-framed boxes covered in siding or stucco around a metal flue. A masonry repellent is made for brick, block, stone and cement stucco, not for siding, trim or the wood behind it.
If your chimney is framed, the water questions are about the chase cover on top, the siding and trim joints and the framing underneath. We tell you that plainly during the free inspection and point you to the right repair, instead of spraying a product onto a surface it was never made for.
Cleaning up overspray as we go
Makers of masonry repellents direct removing inadvertent overspray from non-target surfaces immediately with soap and water. Left to dry, product on glass, paint or metal can be much harder to take off.
Our crew keeps a bucket and cloths on the roof and at ground level during every application. We check windows, trim, gutters and flashing as each face is finished, not just at the end of the day. When we pack up, we walk the site with you and point out that everything nearby is clean.
When a chimney does not need waterproofing
The Brick Industry Association states that a water repellent is not necessary for water resistance in brickwork under normal exposures when the materials, detailing, construction and maintenance are right. Many sound chimneys fit that description.
If yours does, we say so. You may still choose a treatment on a very exposed chimney, and we will explain the tradeoffs, but we will not push one. Honest advice is part of being a local, family-owned company. We would rather earn your call next time than sell a coat you did not need this time.
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Asked in Mercy Drive about chimney water repellent
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in Mercy Drive is free.
What product do you use on chimneys?
A vapor-permeable penetrating repellent, usually siloxane-based, whose maker lists your chimney's material as a suitable surface. We name the exact product on your estimate and can share its data sheet. We do not use paint or film-forming sealers on chimneys.
Can I use a clear sealer from the hardware store?
We would ask you to wait for our look first. A can on the shelf might be a breathable penetrant or a film former, and some are made for driveways or decks, not brick. A film sealer on a chimney is much harder to undo than to avoid, and our inspection costs nothing.
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