Spalled chimney bricks replaced in Moss Park
A written brick scope before any unit comes out, careful work by our own crew in Moss Park and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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What your brick replacement estimate in Moss Park covers
The estimate for your Moss Park chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Repair boundary and units left in place
- Replacement brick color, texture and size
- Likely moisture sources we found
- Weep holes on a veneered chimney
Chimney brick replacement explained for Moss Park homeowners
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Moss Park.
Mortar for the replacement units
The mortar around new brick should have physical properties similar to the existing mortar so the new and old brickwork perform together. Technical Note 46 adds a warning that a mismatched mortar can spall and crack the brick already in the wall.
We assess the existing joints before choosing a mix for the replacement units. The estimate names the mortar type we intend to use so you can see the choice was made for your chimney. If the original mix is unusual or the brick is old and soft, we explain what that means for the repair.
Surface patching compared with unit replacement
Patching compounds are sometimes troweled over a spalled face to restore its shape. On a chimney exposed to weather, a patch has to bond to a surface that already failed once.
Before approving a patch, ask what it does for the material beneath and why that method was chosen over replacing the unit. We explain when replacement is the clearer repair and when a small patch might be reasonable. Old patches that have fallen away tell us the surface under them needs a different approach.
A leaning or separating chimney is more than a brick job
A chimney that leans, has a gap opening between it and the house or has a crack running through many courses may have a structural problem. Replacing spalled units does not address that.
If we see these signs, we tell you right away and recommend the right next step before any brick replacement. Keep people clear of the area below a chimney that is visibly moving. Our goal is a safe chimney first and a good-looking repair second.
Testing the original mortar on older chimneys
Where nobody knows the original mortar type, BIA Technical Note 46 suggests a lab test of samples to work out what it contains, in what proportions and how strong it is, and it names ASTM C1324 as the usual method.
For most chimney repairs, a careful visual and hands-on assessment is enough to choose a compatible mix. On older or unusual brickwork where the choice is less clear, we explain the testing option, what it adds and what it costs, so you can decide whether it is worth it.
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Learn more about spalling brick repair and chimney brick replacementMoss Park services
Before your brick repair in Moss Park
Our family-owned team in Moss Park answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
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.
Is the brick inspection free in Moss Park?
Yes. There is no charge to inspect your chimney in Moss Park and no obligation to book. You get an explanation of what we saw and a written estimate for the work we recommend.
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