Family-owned chimney masonry repair in Rowena Gardens
Brick and mortar work in Rowena Gardens matched in color, texture and joint profile as closely as the chimney allows.
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Inside your chimney masonry quote in Rowena Gardens
Crack pattern, mortar and brick come first. Our Rowena Gardens masons record these before a repair price is set.
- Crack pattern, width and location
- Joint condition and depth of deterioration
- Chimney height where the top is rebuilt
- Roof and landscaping protection
How we handle chimney masonry repair in Rowena Gardens
The findings that set the size and method of a masonry repair in Rowena Gardens.
Prehydrating repointing mortar
Prehydration is the brick industry's recommendation for repointing mortar, because it cuts down on shrinkage. The dry ingredients are mixed with just enough water to hold a shape when squeezed, left to stand for about an hour to an hour and a half, then brought to a workable, drier-than-usual consistency.
It is a small step that makes a real difference to how the finished joint holds. We follow it on repointing work rather than mixing and placing straight from the bag.
Stopping the water before the repair
One rule closes the brick industry's maintenance guidance. If a masonry problem is moisture related, the source of the moisture should be found and corrected before other repairs begin.
On chimneys, the usual suspects are the crown, the cap, the flashing, open joints and anything that sprays or spills onto the brick. We look at each, and any repair outside the masonry scope appears on its own line, so the new brick and mortar are not left fighting the same water.
Cleaning brick without damaging it
Cleaning can harm brick when it is done badly. Brick industry guidance warns that too little prewetting, too little rinsing or strong chemical concentrations can cause new staining, etch mortar joints and increase moisture penetration.
When cleaning is part of a masonry repair, we use products made for brickwork, follow their instructions and test a small area first. A harsh cleaner can do more visible harm in an afternoon than years of weather.
Masonry and flashing at the roofline
Counterflashing at the roofline is often set into the chimney's mortar joints. When those joints fail, the flashing can pull loose, and when the flashing fails, water soaks the masonry around it.
We look at both together. Masonry repair near the flashing is done with the flashing in mind, and any flashing repair or replacement is quoted separately, so you can see what each part of the fix involves. Where new counterflashing has to be cut into the masonry, the reglet is placed in a sound joint, and that joint is repaired first if it needs it.
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Brick and mortar answers for Rowena Gardens homeowners
Answers on cracks, mortar and brick from our Rowena Gardens masons. Ask us anything else.
Is paint or a coating a repair for cracked masonry?
No. A coating does not replace missing mortar or broken brick, and film-forming coatings are not recommended on exterior brick. We repair the masonry first and discuss a breathable water repellent only afterward, if it suits the chimney.
How do I get 10% off masonry repair in Rowena Gardens?
Book within 72 hours after the free inspection and ask for it when booking. The 10% discount then appears on the written estimate.
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