If your masonry is deteriorating and your brickwork is failing, don't put off service. Whether you're looking to prevent costly water damage or address structural failures, our technicians have the skills and training to assist.
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Our transparent 5-step process ensures your masonry is repaired correctly the first time.
We complete a thorough evaluation to identify underlying structural issues and damage extent.
We provide a detailed report of spalling brick, mortar deterioration, crown damage, and moisture intrusion.
We create a customized action plan with upfront pricing and material recommendations.
We use expert restoration methods and weather-resistant materials matched to your home's original specifications.
We complete a walkthrough inspection to ensure structural integrity and your complete satisfaction.
Your masonry chimney takes a beating from both the elements and the internal byproducts of combustion - making deterioration almost inevitable over time if left unmaintained. Because chimneys are highly exposed and experience extreme temperature fluctuations, they are uniquely susceptible to structural breakdown.
Water Penetration & Freeze-Thaw Cycles
Rain, snow, and ice are a chimney's worst enemies. When moisture penetrates porous bricks and mortar joints and then freezes, it expands, causing the masonry to crack, spall, and crumble.
Lack of Maintenance or Neglect
Neglecting routine cleanings and annual inspections allows minor issues to spiral into major failures. Without regular care, small cracks go unsealed, debris or animal nests cause blockages, and heavy creosote buildup is left to corrode the structural interior of the flue.
Corrosive Flue Gases
Burning releases acidic gases and moisture into the chimney. As these gases cool and condense inside the flue, they form highly corrosive substances that eat away at the clay liner and the surrounding mortar joints from the inside out.
No Waterproofing Protection
Because brick and mortar are naturally porous, they need a professional-grade, breathable water repellent applied to the exterior. Otherwise, the masonry remains constantly saturated, drastically accelerating its decay and vulnerability to weather damage.
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