Repair Options
Stone chimney problems we fix in Fern Park
Telling natural stone from manufactured veneer
Natural stone is quarried rock, heavy and irregular, often laid as solid masonry. Manufactured stone is a cast concrete product shaped to look like rock and adhered to the chimney as a thin veneer. The broken edge of a loose piece, its weight and shapes that repeat across the face usually tell them apart. The repair method depends on which one you have.
Our stone chimney experts identify the material during a free inspection in Fern Park before recommending anything.
The weep screed at the base
Where veneer on a framed wall ends near the ground, a weep screed lets water that got behind it drain out. The installation guide holds weep screeds at least 4 inches above soil or 2 inches above paving. Mulch, soil or a new patio built up against the base can bury it, trapping water in the wall above.
The base of every stone chase is checked, and you learn how to keep it clear. Our local stone pros in Fern Park include the look in the free inspection.
The cricket behind a wide chimney
A wide chimney on a sloped roof catches water running down from above. A cricket, a small peaked ridge built behind it, splits that water around the chimney. The veneer industry detail extends the cricket at least 2 inches beyond each side of the chase. Without it, water can pool against the back of the stone.
We look behind the chimney as part of every stone repair and tell you if a cricket is missing or damaged. Call (645) 465-4122 for a free look in Fern Park.
Where stone meets stucco or siding
Different materials move differently with heat and moisture, and the veneer installation guide calls for movement joints where dissimilar materials meet. Where stone butts against stucco, siding or trim with no allowance for that movement, a crack opens along the line and water follows it in. We seal those transitions with the right joint.
A small detail like this keeps water out of the wall. Book a free stone chimney inspection in Fern Park today.
A price written part by part
Stone chimney estimates can hide a lot in one line. Ours name each stone to be reset or replaced, the joints to be repointed, any backing, barrier or weep screed work, and separate items such as flashing or the chase cover. You can see what each part covers and decide what to do now and what can wait.
In Fern Park, our family-owned team works with upfront pricing and no hidden fees.
