Our Work
The details of a brick replacement in Sanford
Working in heat and strong sun
Mortar cures properly only if it does not dry out too fast. According to the National Park Service, keeping wall temperatures between 40 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit prevents freezing or excessive evaporation, and masonry work is best done in shade, out of strong sunlight, especially in hot weather.
For brick work on a chimney in Sanford, we plan around the hottest part of the day where we can and protect fresh joints from direct sun and rain while they set. If conditions are wrong, we reschedule instead of rushing the mortar.
The crown above the damaged courses
Spalling is often worst in the top few courses, right under the crown. Florida's building code wants every masonry chimney topped with a drip-edged cap of concrete, metal or stone, and that edge is what keeps runoff from soaking the top courses of brick.
A crown without a drip edge, or one that has cracked, sends water straight down the top courses. When we replace bricks near the top of a chimney in Sanford, we check the crown too and tell you whether it needs sealing, repair or replacement. Our specialists also look at the bond break around the flue liner, which the same code section calls for.
Face brick outside, firebrick inside
The brick on the outside of a chimney is ordinary face brick laid in regular mortar. The brick lining a firebox is firebrick set for heat. Spalling in the firebox has different causes and a different repair.
If your Sanford fireplace shows cracked or crumbling firebrick along with exterior spalling, we note both during the free inspection and price them separately. Exterior brick replacement never uses firebox materials, and interior repairs never use exterior mortar. Our specialists explain the difference at the free inspection, so each repair is priced for the right material.
A free look first, then 10% off the brick work
Every brick replacement job in Sanford begins with a free inspection from our family-owned team, which is local to Seminole County. There is no charge to find out how many bricks have failed, why and what else the chimney needs. We are easy to reach before and after the work, and our workmanship warranty covers the brick we set.
Spalling brick repair is covered by the same offer as every other service, so a yes inside the 72 hours after your free inspection takes 10% off the estimate. The price on your estimate is the price you pay, with no hidden fees, and our specialists explain each line before you decide.
