Your local chimney mason for repairs in Randal Park
Clear masonry repair proposals for Randal Park homeowners, from a family-owned team that does the work it quotes and stands behind it.
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What we record on chimneys in Randal Park
Brick and mortar show their own history. These are the parts of it we write down in Randal Park.
- Mortar color checked wet and dry
- Roof and landscaping protection
- A repair record for your files
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown on the estimate
What goes into a masonry job in Randal Park
Three points our masons in Randal Park explain before any mortar is cut out.
Matching mortar color wet and dry
Mortar looks darker wet than dry, so a match judged at the mixing board can look wrong a week later. Technical Note 46 advises comparing new samples with the existing mortar wetted, then comparing fully dried samples with the existing dry mortar.
Where only part of a chimney is repointed, the new mortar should match the existing color. We mix and compare samples before the repair and tell you honestly how close the finished joints should read.
Airspace between the chimney and framing
Section R1003.18 of the residential code calls for at least 2 inches of airspace between combustibles and any part of a masonry chimney inside the building or within an exterior wall.
Masonry repairs must not fill that space with anything combustible, and rebuilt masonry must not be laid tight against framing. Where we can see the space, in the attic or at openings, we check it and note what we find, even when it sits outside the repair. Any framing found against the masonry is written up as its own item, since correcting it may involve other trades.
Keeping a record of the repair
Brick industry guidance recommends keeping inspection and repair records and referring to them at later inspections, to see when repairs were last done and when more may be needed.
We leave you a record of the repair area, the mortar type and the brick used. It helps the next person who looks at the chimney understand what was done, whether that is a future sweep, a buyer's inspector or us at the next yearly visit. The record also protects you at a sale, since it shows the buyer's inspector what was repaired, when and with what.
Materials for a rebuilt section
When a section of chimney is taken down and relaid, the new masonry is laid in full mortar beds and joints, with brick matched to the existing units and mortar chosen for compatibility.
Sound brick from the section can often be cleaned and reused, which helps the match. The rebuilt section keeps the chimney's original wall thickness and shape, and the estimate lists the materials we plan to use. Before the old section comes down, we record its dimensions and details so the rebuilt masonry goes back to the same shape.
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Chimney masonry questions from Randal Park
The short version first. A free inspection in Randal Park covers the specifics of your chimney.
Can you take an old antenna bracket off the chimney?
Yes, as part of a masonry repair. The residential code says a chimney should not carry loads beyond its own weight unless designed for them. We remove old brackets and repair the anchor holes and any joints they damaged.
Will masonry repair stop the leak by my chimney?
It stops water that enters through the masonry. Leaks can also come through the crown, the flashing or an open flue, so we trace the path first and quote each repair separately.
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