Brick Repair, Mortar Replacement: Our Pristine Sweeps can Fix It

A damaged chimney in masonry can make you feel embarrassed about your home’s appearance. But, more importantly, it exposes your chimney system to many costly and frustrating problems. Masonry damage can lead to costly repairs and distressing news.

It would be best if you didn’t use a cracked, missing, or crumbled chimney. This will prevent you from enjoying the heating appliance you love. Don’t despair, and all is not lost.

Pristine Sweeps technicians are experts in brick mason in Seattle. All of our masonry work comes standard with a 5-year labour warranty. We can repair your chimney if it’s damaged.

Are Bricks Broken or Missing? We can help

There are many reasons why Pristine Sweeps might be called in to replace bricks on a masonry fireplace. Here are some of the most common reasons:

* Spalling Brick – Moisture problems can destroy even the strongest brick. Water can seep into masonry through small cracks and erosion, which can cause bricks to flake and crumble.

Cracked bricks can result from foundation shifts, moisture problems or other issues. If the damage is severe enough to render other repair options unfeasible, it may be necessary to replace those bricks.

* Lightning – A chimney’s height makes it vulnerable to lightning strikes. This can cause minor damage but can also cause enough damage to a chimney to require a rebuild. In the event of lightning strikes, homeowners insurance may be able to help. While policies do not cover damage due to deferred maintenance, repairs necessary for “sudden events” such as lightning are typically covered.

Pristine Sweeps can help you restore your chimney if it has been damaged by spalling, cracking, or other types of damage.

The Pristine Sweeps can also repair damaged mortar joints.

Tuckpointing is the best way to restore mortar joints from cracking, eroding, or receding.

Tuckpointing is a highly skilled and precise job that requires careful work. It involves removing any existing joints, grinding back to prepare the brick surfaces for repairs and then replacing the damaged joints with new mortar.

The tricky part about tuckpointing is the choice of the material. The strength and permeability of mortar have changed over time. An experienced masonry technician must match any brick or mortar materials correctly to ensure that your chimney remains structurally sound.

Tuckpointing can make it very obvious if done incorrectly. Worse, tuckpointing repairs that are done incorrectly can put a strain on the original structure. New materials don’t react to temperature changes or moisture the same way as the original materials.

Pristine Sweeps’ technicians have been extensively trained by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). They are certified — they know masonry work and masonry materials as well as the right way to do the job.