Expert stone chimney repair in Moss Park
We reset stones, repoint joints and match the mortar on chimneys in Moss Park. Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off.
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- Drainage at the base and terminations checked
- Stains, white deposits and flaking faces noted
- Joints tooled to match the existing profile
- Cleaning timed after the mortar hardens
How we repair stone chimneys in Moss Park
Short reads that help before you approve stone work in Moss Park.
Metal lath and how it is fastened
Lath gives the scratch coat something to grip. The instructions we follow call for lath installed to ASTM C1063, typically with corrosion-resistant fasteners every 6 inches vertically and 16 inches horizontally into framing, and self-furred so mortar can wrap behind it.
When we open failed veneer, lath tells a story. Rusted, loose or poorly fastened lath explains stones that pull away in sheets. We replace damaged lath before building the backing back up, and we note the fastening in the findings.
Handling mortar smears on the stone
Accidental smears and droppings on the face of manufactured stone should be removed only after the mortar has become crumbly, using a whisk broom or dry bristle brush, according to the maker. A wet brush or wire brush is never used, since it can cause staining that may be impossible to remove.
We protect finished stone below the work area and brush smears at the right moment. It is slower than wiping them away wet, and it keeps the face of your stone clean.
Flashing where the stone starts and stops
The maker's instructions call for corrosion-resistant flashing or weep screed and a means of drainage at all penetrations and terminations of the stone cladding, with flashing type and locations following the applicable building code.
On a chimney, those edges include the roof line, the top under the cap and any trim transitions. Missing or failed flashing at an edge can explain water behind stone, so we check every edge on the chimney.
Gutters, kick-outs and runoff
Where a roof edge, a gutter or a downspout sends water against a chimney, the stone takes a steady soaking. The maker's instructions warn that incorrect or missing flashing, kick-out flashing, gutters and downspouts can divert runoff onto finished surfaces and cause staining.
We note where water lands on the stone during the inspection. The fix is often outside the stone work, such as a kick-out flashing or a gutter adjustment, and we list it separately so you can decide.
Stone faces that flake or spall
Spalling is when the outer face of a stone flakes or pops off. Moisture moving through the stone is usually involved, especially where hard mortar or a non-breathable coating keeps it from leaving through the joints.
Lightly spalled stones can stay if the cause is fixed. Badly damaged ones are replaced. Either way, the joints around them are repointed with a compatible mortar, and any coating that is trapping moisture is discussed before anything else is done.
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Stone chimney questions from Moss Park
No sales talk, just stonework answers from our specialists in Moss Park.
Can you replace just the loose stones on my chimney?
Often, yes. When the backing and the surrounding stones are sound, we remove the loose pieces, clean them and reset them in a full bed of fresh mortar. We check why they came loose first, because a stone reset over the same problem will loosen again.
How often should a stone chimney be inspected?
Under NFPA 211, a chimney, its fireplace and its vents are inspected every year at a minimum. For a stone chimney, that yearly visit is a good time to tap the stones, check the joints and look at the cap and flashing.
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