Chimney Services
Sealing your Whites Landing chimney, from prep to final coat
Roof safety during chimney waterproofing
Repellent on a ladder rung or a roof surface makes it slick. The maker of one chimney repellent warns that product accumulating on ladders and scaffolding can create a slippery surface, and it recommends protective gloves and chemical splash goggles during use.
Our crew sets up with that in mind, keeps the area below the chimney clear and asks that children and pets stay inside while the product is applied and drying. The same instructions give a drying time of two to six hours, depending on temperature and humidity.
Applying a coating the way its maker intends
Experience with the specific coating matters, Technical Note 6A says, and it asks that coatings be applied according to the coating manufacturer's directions. Preparation, weather limits, coverage and the protection of nearby surfaces are all spelled out in those directions.
Chimney treatment is part of our regular masonry work, and we follow the product's own instructions on each of those points. Nothing is thinned, rushed or sprayed in the rain to finish early. Our workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee cover the finished treatment.
Enough product for the masonry to take
How much repellent a chimney needs depends on how porous its surface is. One water-based repellent's data sheet gives coverage ranges that differ for porous brick, dense brick, stucco and stone, and asks that the product not be thinned. Porous brick takes up more product than dense brick, and one chimney can have both.
A thin coat saves product and shortchanges the chimney. Our crew applies to saturation as the maker directs and records the product used, so the treatment on your Whites Landing home matches what the estimate described.
What a waterproofing estimate should say
A clear waterproofing estimate names the product, the surfaces and area to be treated, the preparation, the protection of nearby surfaces and any repairs that must come first. Each repair sits on its own line, so you can approve the repellent separately from the masonry work.
Our estimates follow that pattern, priced upfront with no hidden fees. The product named on the estimate is the product that goes on your chimney, and its data sheet is available if you want to read it.
