Repair Options
Veneer, joint and stone repairs for Wekiwa Springs chimneys
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 Wekiwa Springs.
Flashing tied into the barrier
All flashing, according to the installation guide for manufactured stone, should be integrated with the water-resistive barrier so water is shed down and out of the wall, and roof kickout flashing should be checked. Stone laid tight over flashing that was never lapped into the barrier leaves a path for water behind the veneer.
Where the flashing is the problem, we price that work separately from the stone. Our stone chimney experts show homeowners in Wekiwa Springs exactly where the water gets in.
Loose stone overhead
A stone that has come loose high on a chimney can fall without warning. Keep people and pets clear of the ground beneath it, and do not pull at it or climb up to look. A description of what you see from the ground, and where any fallen pieces landed, is enough for us to plan the visit.
Our local stone pros secure loose stone and quote the repair upfront. Our number is (645) 465-4122, and the Wekiwa Springs inspection is free.
Resetting natural stone in its bed
A natural stone that has worked loose is lifted out, its old bed and the joints around it are cleaned back to sound mortar, and it is reset in fresh mortar suited to the stone. The joints are packed full and tooled to match the rest of the wall. Stones that are cracked through are replaced with pieces of similar size, color and texture.
Replacement stone is shown to you before it is used. The inspection by our family-owned team in Wekiwa Springs is free.
Rebonding manufactured stone units
A manufactured stone that has let go is removed, and the scratch coat beneath it is checked for a sound, rough surface. If the scratch coat is loose or the lath has rusted, those are repaired first. The unit is then reset in fresh mortar following the veneer maker's instructions, and the joint around it is grouted to match.
Our stone chimney experts explain each step before starting. Book within 72 hours of the inspection in Wekiwa Springs and save 10%.
