Natural and cultured stone chimney repair in Mount Plymouth Lakes
Stone chimney work in Mount Plymouth Lakes done carefully by a locally owned crew, and if it is not right, we return and fix it.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Line by line on your stone chimney in Mount Plymouth Lakes
Honest stone prices in Mount Plymouth Lakes come from checking these items up close.
- Replacement stone sourced and compared
- Earlier hard cement or caulk patches noted
- Failed mortar removed by hand where possible
- Permit requirement checked for rebuild work
How we repair stone chimneys in Mount Plymouth Lakes
The difference between a patch and sound stonework, as seen on chimneys in Mount Plymouth Lakes.
The scratch coat under the stone
Over the lath goes a scratch coat, which one maker specifies at a minimum of half an inch up to three quarters of an inch thick, with enough pressure to fully encapsulate the lath so none is visible. The maker notes that encapsulation and thickness are key to the lath resisting corrosion.
A thin scratch coat with lath showing through is a weak point we look for when veneer fails. Rebuilt areas get a full scratch coat, scored and allowed to set as directed before stone is applied.
When moisture is forced through the stone
The brief explains that masonry deterioration from deposits left by evaporating water happens when the mortar is less permeable than the masonry unit. Moisture that cannot leave through the joints leaves through the stone, and the minerals it carries can damage the stone face as they are left behind.
Flaking stone next to hard, gray patching is a pattern we look for. The repair is to remove the hard mortar, repoint with a compatible mix and replace any units too damaged to keep.
River rock and rounded stone chimneys
Rounded river rock has little flat surface to rest on, so the mortar does much of the holding. As joints erode, rocks lose their grip and can drop out.
Repairs on rock chimneys mean deep, careful repointing that packs mortar well around each rock and resetting loose ones in fresh mortar. Joint profiles on rock chimneys vary, from recessed to full, and we match the style of your chimney.
What we look at on a stone chimney
We start at ground level with the whole chimney, the base, the screed and clearance on veneer and the runoff around it. From the roof, where access is safe, we check the cap, the upper stones, the joints and the flashing.
Stones within reach are tapped for hollow spots. Stains, white deposits, flaking and earlier patches are noted. Nothing is taken apart at this stage, and the written estimate follows from what we find.
Opening a small area to see behind the stone
Some questions only get answered by looking. With your approval, we remove a few stones in the affected area to see the setting bed, the scratch coat, the lath and the barrier behind them.
That small opening often decides the whole plan, from a simple reset to rebuilding the backing over a larger area. The removed stones are kept, cleaned and reset, and the opening and its price are written into the plan beforehand.
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Your Mount Plymouth Lakes stone chimney questions, answered
No sales talk, just stonework answers from our specialists in Mount Plymouth Lakes.
Will the new mortar match the old joints?
We match color, texture and joint profile as closely as we can, mostly by matching the sand. New mortar usually looks a little different at first and blends as it weathers. We show you a small sample area before we repoint the whole section.
Do you offer a discount on stone chimney repair?
Yes. Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off, and stone chimney repair counts. Mention it when you book and it shows on your written estimate.
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