Matched brick replacement for chimneys in Robinson Hills
From a few flaked faces to a band of cracked units, brick work in Robinson Hills starts with a free inspection.
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Checked before any brick comes out in Robinson Hills
Each item below is checked at your Robinson Hills home before any brick is removed and appears in the estimate you approve.
- Likely moisture sources we found
- Coatings or earlier patches on the brick
- Workmanship warranty on the units we set
- Materials recorded for your files
Brick repair details that matter in Robinson Hills
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Robinson Hills.
The mortar types named in ASTM C270
ASTM C270, the standard specification for mortar for unit masonry, classifies mortars into Types M, S, N and O. BIA Technical Note 8B summarizes them, describing Type N as a general all-purpose mortar and Type O as a lower-strength mortar used mostly for interior work and restoration.
Those letters describe proportions and properties, and each type suits different conditions. When we write a brick replacement scope, we use the same language, so the mortar on your estimate can be checked against the standard rather than described with a vague word like strong or waterproof.
Full head and bed joints around each new brick
Pointing around the replacement brick helps ensure full head and bed joints, according to Technical Note 46. BIA Technical Note 7B describes full bed joints as an inherent requirement for water-resistant brickwork.
A gap left at the top or side of a new unit is an easy path for water. After setting each brick, we pack the joints around it and check them before tooling. This is also why we avoid sliding a unit into a narrow slot with mortar only on one face.
Where the white deposits come from
BIA Technical Note 23A notes that the soluble salts behind efflorescence can come from sources such as mortar, concrete or soil as well as the brick, and that assuming the brick itself is the cause is often incorrect.
That matters for the repair. A band of deposits near the ground may point to water drawn up from the soil, while deposits near the top may point to water entering from above. We read the pattern before choosing what to fix.
If a water repellent is considered later
Coatings with low vapor permeability can trap efflorescing salts beneath them and damage the brick, as BIA Technical Note 6A explains, and water repellents are not a permanent solution and will need reapplication.
If, after the repairs have had time to prove themselves, a repellent still seems worthwhile, we discuss products that allow the masonry to dry and explain their limits. It is an optional, separate item, never a condition of the brick replacement.
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Brick replacement answers for Robinson Hills homeowners
Our family-owned team in Robinson Hills answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
Do all the bricks on my chimney need replacing?
Rarely. We check each suspect unit and its joints and replace the ones that have failed. A weak connected area may call for relaying a section, and we explain that before any work starts.
What mortar do you use for replacement brick?
One chosen for your chimney. We look at the existing brick and joints and pick a mortar type, named in the estimate using the ASTM C270 types, that is not harder than the brick around it.
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