Chimney masonry repair for homes in Windhover
Our chimney pros in Windhover set the repair area from sound masonry to sound masonry and put it in writing. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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What your masonry estimate in Windhover covers
These checks are part of a free visit in Windhover, and the estimate shows 10% off if you book within 72 hours after it.
- Cracked or broken brick in the repair area
- Crown, cap and flashing findings on separate lines
- Brackets or attachments loading the chimney
- Curing and weather planning for fresh mortar
Getting brick and mortar right in Windhover
Why our chimney masons in Windhover do the work the way they do.
How deep old mortar has to come out
Deteriorated mortar should be removed, per Technical Note 46, to a uniform depth of no less than twice the joint width, which usually works out to about three quarters of an inch, or until sound mortar is reached.
Shallow work is the usual reason a repointed joint pops out again. New mortar laid over a skim of old material has little to grip. We cut to the depth the guidance calls for, clean the joint and only then start filling it.
The mortar type recommended for chimneys
A table of mortar recommendations by use appears in Technical Note 8B. For exterior, above-grade parapets and chimneys, it recommends Type N, with Type S as the alternate.
That is a starting point, not a rule that overrides the existing masonry. For repointing, compatibility with the brick and mortar already there comes first, and softer mortar may be the right choice on older work. We explain which applies to your chimney. Your estimate names the proposed type and says why it was chosen over the alternative.
Replacement brick that suits the old
Replacement brick must match the existing brick's color, texture and size, and also its physical properties. A brick that looks right but behaves differently can stand out as it weathers or strain the masonry around it.
Locating a match can take real effort, the note adds, and we do that work before the repair. The estimate shows the brick we propose and how close we expect it to be. When a close match is not available, we tell you before ordering and discuss where the less visible faces of the chimney might hide the difference.
Why chimneys wear faster than walls
Sills, parapets, chimneys and copings, Technical Note 46 notes, experience more severe exposure than ordinary walls and may need repairs at shorter intervals.
A chimney above the roof has weather on all four sides and on top, and no roof overhang to shelter it. That is why a chimney can need joint work while the brick walls of the same house still look sound, and why we check it more closely than the walls around it.
Other work in Windhover
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Related chimney masonry work
Brick and mortar answers for Windhover homeowners
The short version first. A free inspection in Windhover covers the specifics of your chimney.
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.
Why are there white deposits on my chimney?
White deposits usually mean water is moving through the masonry and leaving dissolved minerals behind as it dries. Brick industry guidance says to find and fix the water source first, or the deposits come back. We look for that source during the inspection.
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