Chimney mortar joint repair for Washington Shores homeowners
We match the sand, color and joint shape so new mortar on your Washington Shores chimney blends with the old.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The joint plan our Washington Shores crew puts on paper
Our specialists check these points on the chimney in Washington Shores and list them in your proposal.
- Loose or spalled units priced separately
- Counterflashing reset where joints are raked
- Water sources found and noted
- Workmanship warranty on the joints we finish
Inside a chimney repointing job in Washington Shores
What our pros look at, and why, on tuckpointing jobs around Washington Shores.
Mapping each face of the chimney
Mortar rarely wears evenly around a chimney. One face may take most of the wind-driven rain, another may sit under a roof edge that spills water, and a third may be in shade and stay damp longer.
Our pros record the condition of each face of your Washington Shores chimney separately. The estimate lists the faces and areas to be repointed, so you can see why one side needs more work than another and so the price reflects the chimney you actually have. It also shows which faces can be left alone for now.
Type N mortar for most modern brick
Technical Note 46 names Type N as generally recommended for repointing modern brickwork. It is a moderate-strength, general-purpose mortar in the ASTM C270 system, and it suits many brick chimneys built with modern units.
When the brick and existing mortar on your Washington Shores chimney point to Type N, that is what we use, prehydrated and mixed to the right consistency. If the existing mortar turns out to be softer, we step down to a weaker type instead of forcing Type N into a wall that cannot take it.
Cleaning the joints before filling
Dust and grit left in a raked joint keep new mortar from bonding. Technical Note 46 calls for removing all dust and debris by brushing, blowing with oil-free compressed air or rinsing with water.
On your Washington Shores chimney, our masons clean each area after raking and before any new mortar goes in. The method depends on the brick and the weather, and the point is always the same, a clean surface for the new mortar to grab. Skipping this step is one of the quiet reasons some repointing fails early.
Other work in Washington Shores
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- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
Learn more about chimney tuckpointingWashington Shores services
What Washington Shores homeowners ask about chimney mortar
Straight answers from our Washington Shores specialists, with no pressure to book.
How deep do you remove the old mortar?
To at least twice the width of the joint, generally about 3/4 inch on typical brick, and further wherever the mortar is still loose. We stop at sound mortar and keep the depth even across each area.
Do I need to be home during the work?
Not for most of it, since the work happens on the roof. We do ask to walk the finished chimney with you, and someone should be reachable if a question about the scope comes up.
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