Worn chimney joints repointed in Merrimac
We rake out failed chimney joints in Merrimac and repoint them with mortar matched to your brick. Free inspection first.
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How we scope chimney repointing in Merrimac
Recorded by our family-owned team in Merrimac and explained without jargon.
- Roof, gutter and yard protection
- Curing care for the new joints
- Debris removal and site cleanup
- Workmanship warranty on the joints we finish
Chimney repointing explained for Merrimac homeowners
Homeowners in Merrimac ask about points like these on almost every chimney we repoint.
Gaps between brick and mortar
Sometimes the mortar itself is intact but has pulled away from the brick, leaving a thin gap along the edge of the joint. Technical Note 46 includes cracks between brick and mortar among the conditions that require repointing.
These gaps are hard to spot and easy to underestimate. Our crew checks the edges of the joints on your Merrimac chimney as well as their faces. Where the bond has broken, the old mortar comes out to sound depth and new mortar is packed tight against both bricks.
Scheduling around rain
Fresh mortar should not be washed out before it has set, and joints should not be raked open just before a downpour. Good scheduling protects the work.
Our crew in Merrimac watches the forecast and plans raking and filling so open joints are filled the same day wherever possible. If rain arrives unexpectedly, fresh work is covered, and we explain any adjustment to the schedule. A day lost to weather is better than joints washed out before they set, and the crew returns as soon as conditions allow for the next stage.
Using the fireplace during and after repointing
Exterior tuckpointing does not usually require the fireplace to stay out of use for long, since the work is on the outside of the masonry. Still, the crew needs the chimney cool and quiet while they work at the top.
We ask Merrimac homeowners not to use the fireplace while work is under way and tell you when it can be used again. If the inspection found anything inside the chimney that needs attention first, you hear about it before you light a fire. Most jobs need only a short pause.
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Repointing answers for Merrimac homeowners
If your question is not here, call our Merrimac crew and ask.
How deep do you remove the old mortar?
To at least twice the width of the joint, generally about 3/4 inch on typical brick, and further wherever the mortar is still loose. We stop at sound mortar and keep the depth even across each area.
Can you match an unusual mortar color?
Usually. We adjust the sand and add metallic oxide pigments in small amounts, testing samples wet and dry until the color fits. A small sample area can be repointed for your approval first.
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