Problems We Fix

Firebox repair in Casselberry, wall by wall

Refilling joints that have worn out

Mortar slowly erodes out of firebox joints and leaves grooves between the bricks, and grit collecting at the foot of the walls is often the first clue. We rake out loose mortar back to sound material, clean the joint and press refractory mortar in firmly, so each joint is full to the face with no hollow hiding behind it.

Refilling joints in time costs far less than replacing brick later. Our family-owned team shows homeowners in Casselberry each joint that needs work, free of charge.

Soot stains are not damage

Black streaks and dark patches on firebrick are soot from normal fires. They can be cleaned, but they do not weaken the brick. Cracks, open joints, flaking faces and loose units are what need repair. We separate the two during the inspection so you are never quoted for a problem that turns out to be only a stain.

Straight answers are part of the job. Our family-owned team gives homeowners in Casselberry a written list of what needs work and what does not.

Never cool a firebox with water

Water thrown on hot firebrick cools the face suddenly while the inside of the brick is still hot, and that shock can crack it. Let fires burn down and let the brick cool on its own. Fresh cracks that appear right after a firebox was doused are a sign of that kind of shock, and they are worth a look before the next fire.

Our local team checks for new cracks free of charge in Casselberry and tells you whether they need work.

The first fires after a repair

Once the new mortar has cured as its maker directs, start with small fires and build up over the next few uses. That gives the repaired section time to settle in with the rest of the firebox. Watch the new joints after those first fires and tell us about any change, which we check for you.

Your written record lists the products used and the curing steps. Our firebox pros in Casselberry are a call away at (645) 465-4122 if anything looks wrong.

How long firebox work takes

Refilling joints or replacing a handful of bricks is normally finished in one visit, with curing time before the first full fire. Relining a wall or rebuilding the whole firebox takes longer, since old material has to come out and new brick has to set. Your estimate lists the time on site and the curing period.

No open-ended jobs. Our local firebox pros tell homeowners in Casselberry when we start, when we finish and when the fireplace can be used again.