Flaking chimney brick replaced by our team in South Orange
When the schedule allows, we come out the same day in South Orange to inspect the brick, the crown and the flashing and tell you what needs attention.
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Inside your chimney brick quote in South Orange
Our crew in South Orange assesses these points on the chimney and writes them into your proposal.
- Repair boundary and units left in place
- Mortar type and color approach
- Likely moisture sources we found
- Timeline for sourcing matching brick
What goes into spalling brick repair in South Orange
Practical points from our masonry crew in South Orange.
Buttering the opening and the new brick
Both sides get mortar. Technical Note 46 calls for the appropriate surfaces of the surrounding brickwork and of the replacement brick to be completely buttered, then for the new unit to be centered in the opening and pressed into position.
Full coverage on both sides avoids voids around the new unit that could hold water or let it move. Excess mortar is removed with a trowel. We work unit by unit, so each replacement brick is fully bedded before we move on to the next.
The crown's drip edge and the brick below it
The Florida Building Code, Residential, section R1003.9.1 calls for a masonry chimney's top to be sloped to shed water and to have a drip edge. A drip edge sends water off the crown clear of the brick face.
If the crown has no drip edge or has broken back, water can run down the upper courses every time it rains. We note that during the brick inspection and quote crown work separately. Replacing spalled brick while that water keeps coming leaves the new units exposed to the same cause.
Protecting the roof and yard during brick work
Cutting out brick produces broken pieces, mortar chips and dust. On the roof, those can scratch shingles, crack tile or slide into gutters. Below, they land in beds and on patios.
We cover the work area, collect debris as we go and clean the roof, gutters and ground below before leaving. If existing roof damage is visible near the chimney before we start, we point it out so it is not confused with anything from our work.
Why the wrong cleaner can make things worse
Improper cleaning procedures can cause damage, and Technical Note 46 recommends solutions made specifically for removing efflorescence from brickwork, used according to the product guidance.
Strong acids or harsh products applied without testing can etch brick faces, discolor mortar or leave new stains. If deposits need more than brushing, we test a small area first and use a product suited to the brick, never a random cleaner from the shelf.
Other work in South Orange
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
Learn more about spalling brick repair and chimney brick replacementSouth Orange services
What people in South Orange ask about spalled brick
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in South Orange is free.
Do you fix the reason the brick failed?
We identify the likely sources, such as a cracked crown, a missing cap, failed flashing, a coating or a sprinkler, and quote their repairs on separate lines. Replacing brick without addressing the water leaves the new units exposed to the same cause.
Could earlier repairs have caused the damage?
Sometimes. Mortar that is harder than the brick can lead to spalling of the brick faces, and some coatings slow drying. Tell us about past work, and we will look at how it relates to what we see.
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