Cracked chimney masonry repaired in Spring Lake
Brick and mortar work in Spring Lake matched in color, texture and joint profile as closely as the chimney allows.
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Inside your chimney masonry quote in Spring Lake
Four points that set the size of a masonry repair in Spring Lake, each priced separately.
- Loose or displaced masonry near the top
- Mortar color checked wet and dry
- Joint profile matched to the original
- Crown, cap and flashing findings on separate lines
How we handle chimney masonry repair in Spring Lake
Three points our masons in Spring Lake explain before any mortar is cut out.
Why head joints need hand work
The short vertical joints between bricks are called head joints. Brick industry guidance warns that a grinder cannot remove the full depth of mortar from them without damaging the adjacent brick, so the remaining mortar has to come out with a chisel.
It is slower, and it is the difference between a clean repair and chipped brick corners along every joint. We budget the time for it in the estimate instead of rushing the step that shows the most.
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.
Watching a crack instead of repairing it
Some fine cracks are old, stable and not letting water in. The honest advice for those can be to record them and watch for change rather than cut into sound masonry.
We note the location, width and length so a change can be spotted later. If a crack grows, lengthens or starts to stain, it moves onto the repair list. You only pay for work the chimney needs now, with a clear note of what to keep an eye on.
Mortar grit inside the house
Sand or grit on the hearth, or mortar pieces in the firebox, can come from joints deteriorating inside the chimney, around the smoke chamber or at the firebox itself.
We trace where the material is coming from before recommending anything. Chimney masonry, smoke chamber repair and firebox repair are separate jobs, and the right one depends on where the grit started. Keep a sample of the grit if you can. Whether it is sandy mortar, brick dust or firebrick tells us a good deal before we look up the flue.
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Brick and mortar answers for Spring Lake homeowners
Answers on cracks, mortar and brick from our Spring Lake masons. Ask us anything else.
Do you remove old caulk and patches?
Yes, where they sit in the repair area. Sealant smeared over cracks and patches of the wrong material are taken out, because new work has to bond to clean, sound masonry rather than to an old patch.
Is your chimney masonry work guaranteed?
Yes. Masonry we repair is covered by our workmanship warranty, and if you are not satisfied, our 100% satisfaction guarantee has us back to make it right.
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