Chimney Repair
"Chimneys are usually the first part of a masonry building to manifest signs of deterioration. This is mostly due to the fact that chimneys are constantly bombarded by the elements."
Chicagoland Tuckpointing And Masonry Repair
Servicing all your masonry restoration needs while preserving your building's cosmetic appeal...
Our Services Include:
Tuckpointing
Masonry Restoration
Brick Repair
Stone Restoration
Lintel Replacement
Chimney Repair
Caulking
Waterproofing
Power Washing
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair: Protect Your Home from Water Damage and Deterioration
Chimneys are usually the first part of a masonry building to manifest signs of deterioration. This is mostly due to the fact that chimneys are constantly bombarded by the elements. Resting above the roofline virtually defenseless, chimneys do not have any roof or gutter system to divert water away from them as on the main part of your brick building.
A simple hairline crack in your chimney capstone, if neglected, can cause serious damage. Water penetration through a failed cap can cause the top courses of your chimney to disintegrate to the point where masonry repair is mandatory. When the majority of the brick on a chimney are spalling, flaking, cracking, displacing or even missing it is time to repair it with new masonry units. From mobilization to job clean up and all masonry repairs in between, contact Arrow Masonry.
Chimney Repair F.A.Q.s
When you look at your chimney and notice several bricks are cracking, flaking or displacing (out of line) you probably need a partial repair or full chimney rebuild.
A capstone is the cement or limestone portion of the chimney that tops or “caps” the brickwork. One or two cracks within the cap are normal and can be corrected without having to replace the cap. However, if the cap is displaced or broken in sections you should definitely have a new one installed.
No. A capstone should provide an adequate overhang in order to serve its purpose of protecting the brick below it. Without a drip off edge, water will simply run down the sides of the chimney and settle into the brick.