Cracked chimney brick replacement in Thornton Park
A written brick scope before any unit comes out, careful work by our own crew in Thornton Park and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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What your brick replacement estimate in Thornton Park covers
Nothing here is guessed from the ground. We check it up close in Thornton Park during the free inspection.
- Repair boundary and units left in place
- Crown, cap or flashing items priced apart
- Handling of extra units found during removal
- Brush cleaning of the new faces
Brick repair details that matter in Thornton Park
Here is how our local team thinks through a brick replacement at your Thornton Park home.
No single mortar suits every chimney
Here the brick industry is blunt. BIA Technical Note 8B says no single mortar is best for all purposes, and that the mortar's properties should be compatible with the application, the masonry units and any adjacent products.
A mix that suits new construction may be wrong beside soft old brick, and the reverse is true as well. We choose the mortar for your replacement units after looking at the brick and the existing joints. If a sample of the original mortar would change the decision, we tell you and explain how it would be handled.
Preparing the opening for the new unit
Once the old brick and mortar are out, dust and debris in and around the opening are removed, as Technical Note 46 describes. Loose material left behind weakens the bond of the new mortar.
We also check the back of the opening. If the damage reaches deeper than the face brick, the scope may need to change, and we explain that before continuing. A clean, sound opening is what lets the replacement unit bond fully to the surrounding wall.
Cracks that run across several courses
A crack confined to one brick is different from a line that steps or runs across several courses. A crack through many units can point to movement in the chimney or its support, and replacing the cracked bricks alone may not address it.
We note the pattern, width and location of each crack. Where movement is possible, we say so and recommend the appropriate next step before replacing units. Cracked chimney brick replacement makes sense once the cause is understood.
How the repaired area will look
New brick and fresh mortar will not look exactly like units that have weathered for years, even with a good match. The difference usually softens with time.
We tell you before the work how close we expect the match to be, and we choose brick and mortar color with that in mind. If the repaired area will be very visible from the street, mention it so we can take extra care with the selection and the joint finish.
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Learn more about spalling brick repair and chimney brick replacementThornton Park services
Before your brick repair in Thornton Park
Our family-owned team in Thornton Park answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
What causes chimney brick to flake like this?
Spalling usually involves water that gets into the brick and cannot dry out. Mortar harder than the brick, coatings that slow drying and soluble salts moving through the wall can all play a part. Our inspection looks for which applies to your chimney.
Is a crack through one brick serious?
A crack confined to one unit with sound brick around it is usually a straightforward replacement. Cracks that run across several courses can point to movement and need a wider look first. We explain which you have.
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