Chimney Pointing
Is the chimney’s masonry showing signs of corrosion, moisture damage, or deterioration from aging? Let us give it the touch-up it needs with chimney pointing services. We will not only fix its aesthetic appearance but prevent structural weakening and the need for future costly repairs.
Let Us Fix Your Chimney’s Strength with Chimney Pointing Services
The structure of a traditional chimney is composed of masonry. The masonry plays an important role in protecting the chimney from heat or water damage. However, over time the mortar joints that hold the structure together can take a beating due to freeze-thaw cycles, snow, rainfall, and other environmental elements. If left neglected, the bricks can crack, crumble, corrode, or go loose, potentially even causing the chimney’s structure to be dismantled.
If this resonates with you and you’re going through a similar problem with your chimney, don’t worry! We are skilled in chimney pointing services, which involve removing the old worn-out mortar and replacing it with fresh ones. No matter how much your masonry has deteriorated over time, we’ll restore its structural integrity and aesthetic appearance. The result will be a secure, energy-efficient chimney.
Are your chimney’s bricks becoming loose or leaky? Our chimney pointing experts will replace them to seal out moisture and reinforce your chimney’s strength.
Safeguard Your Chimney with Our Expert Chimney Pointing
Crumbling or leaking mortar is more than just an eyesore. It can lead to a dangerous fire hazard as it can fail to safeguard your chimney and obstruct its venting system. This can prevent the chimney from exhausting combustion gases properly. If you’re ready to fix your chimney’s masonry, just give Clean Air a call and share your location with us!
When Should You Schedule a Chimney Pointing Service?
Missing Mortar Joints
Notice gaps, crumbling, or hairline cracks between the mortar joints? That’s a major red flag and a sign of weak joints, necessitating a professional chimney pointing treatment.
Spalling Bricks
Spalling usually shows in the form of flaking, cracking, and peeling on the surface of the bricks. This happens due to moisture damage but can be fixed through pointing.
Efflorescence
If the mortar is in poor condition, you might find white powdery residue gathering on the bricks. Chimney pointing can thoroughly remove this residue along with other dirt.
Lack of Maintenance
Don’t remember the last time you got the masonry pointed? If it’s been over 15-20 years, it’s time to schedule a chimney pointing before the damage worsens further.
Water Leakage
If you find water leaking into the attic, crawl space, fireplace, or other areas, it may be because the masonry has formed gaps or perforations. Let us fix that for you.
Leaning Chimney Stack
Is the chimney tilting instead of being straight? This usually happens when the structure has deteriorated severely. You should schedule a repointing service immediately.
Don’t wait until the damage becomes severe, such as a fire accident or a structural collapse. Let us give your masonry a much-needed repair through our expert chimney pointing services. Call us today!
Why Does Chimney Masonry Go Bad Over Time?
Chimney masonry naturally loses its structural strength as part of the aging process, but certain factors may cause it to age faster than usual. Knowing these factors helps you figure out the correct preventive measures before the damage sets in:
Have you noticed your fireplace hasn’t been providing enough heat recently? It might be because of some problem associated with the masonry. Let us perform a chimney inspection and fix the root cause for you.
What Is Our Chimney Pointing Process ?
At Clean Air, we follow a comprehensive chimney pointing process to fix any damage associated with your chimney’s mortar, whether big or small. Here are the steps that we follow:
We begin with a thorough chimney inspection. This involves assessing the chimney entirely and identifying all problems, such as cracking, spalling, moisture infiltration, and so on.
In the next step, we go further by inspecting the mortar joints. We check for weak points in the masonry joints, whether it happened because of corrosion or any other cause.
We carefully remove the problematic mortar from between the bricks by using precision tools. We make sure to not cause any damage to the surrounding bricks or mortar.
We clean the brick joints to prepare the surface for new mortar application. To maintain visual cohesion, we ensure that the new mortar matches the aesthetics of the original.
At the end, we add finishing touches and leave a smooth finish, scraping off extra material. Once the mortar cures fully, we conduct a final clean-up to ensure perfection.
Ready to give a much-needed makeover to your chimney? Trust Clean Air’s chimney experts for a job well done! We offer chimney maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients, , and we’re happy to serve you next!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will pointing change the appearance of my chimney?
If you want the chimney to look exactly the same as before, we can match the new mortar’s color with the chimney’s existing structure. We’ll make sure to provide a very smooth and consistent finish so that the chimney’s aesthetics are not compromised.
Can you do chimney pointing in winter?
While chimney pointing can be done in the winter, it’s not the ideal time to do so. This is because the low temperatures can prevent the new mortar from curing properly. We recommend scheduling a chimney pointing or any other chimney maintenance service in the summer or spring so that when winter arrives, you’ll have a perfectly functioning chimney.
Is chimney pointing important for unused or decorative chimneys?
Of course! Even if you don’t use your chimney, it’s important to maintain it. Chimney pointing is an important part of the maintenance process, as weak or leaky masonry can cause the structure to break down gradually.
Can chimney pointing fix leaks in my chimney?
If the leaks are being caused due to an issue with the masonry, such as loose bricks or gaps in the structure, chimney pointing is an effective solution to fix them. However, if the root cause is associated with some other component of the chimney, such as a missing flue cap or a damaged liner, then you may need additional repairs.