We can provide chimney repointing to protect your home from damage.
Having a fireplace with a chimney can be a wonderful feature for your Baltimore, Maryland home. It offers you a cozy place to enjoy in the winter months and makes your home more beautiful. However, your chimney won’t stay in perfect condition forever. It is exposed to the elements all day and night throughout the year, after all. If your chimney’s mortar is decaying and putting your home at risk of damage, it’s important to address it by hiring experts who can provide chimney repointing.
Chimney repointing refers to the restorative process of replacing old mortar with new mortar to increase the chimney’s structural integrity. It also improves the appearance of the chimney and helps to keep out moisture by sealing gaps in the mortar joints. Moisture can be very damaging to the interior of the chimney, but chimney repointing is highly effective in preventing such damage when it’s done right.
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At Fick Bros. Roofing & Exterior Remodeling Company, we can provide the chimney repointing services you need. We pride ourselves on our extensive in-house training and skilled craftspeople, so you can rest assured that your chimney repointing will be done by a professional who knows what they are doing. We are concerned with quality above all and will diligently restore your chimney to meet or exceed industry standards.
Contact us today to learn more about how our company can help or to set up an initial consultation for chimney repointing. We look forward to improving your chimney’s structural integrity soon.
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FAQs About Chimney Repointing
A fireplace offers a cozy feel to any home, particularly when it comes to the winters we have in our area. However, to continue using your fireplace safely, it and your chimney may need maintenance or repairs from time to time, which is where our team at Fick Bros. Roofing & Exterior Remodeling Company comes in. For instance, we offer chimney repointing, which involves replacing the old mortar with new. Some of the common questions we get about this service are found below.
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Why do I need to repoint my chimney?
Weathering and moisture exposure can eventually cause mortar to fracture or degrade. Repointing minimizes future damage to the chimney structure, lowers leaks, and improves the appearance of your chimney.
How can I tell if my chimney needs repointing?
Signs include cracking or missing mortar, loose bricks, water leaks around the chimney, and white stains known as efflorescence. If you notice any of these signs, our team can complete a thorough inspection to see if repointing is needed.
What will happen if I do not repoint my chimney?
Ignoring mortar degradation can cause water infiltration, brick damage, chimney instability, and expensive repairs. In severe circumstances, the chimney may collapse and could represent a fire hazard.
Does chimney repointing mean rebuilding?
No. Repointing just includes the mortar joints, while rebuilding involves removing and replacing entire portions of the chimney structure due to deterioration.
Can I repoint my chimney myself?
Chimney repointing requires the use of professional tools, safety equipment, and masonry knowledge, so it’s best left up to a professional team.
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At Fick Bros. Roofing & Exterior Remodeling Company, we offer chimney repointing services to clients in Baltimore, North Baltimore, Towson, Lutherville, Timonium, Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Annapolis, Catonsville, and Pikesville, Maryland, as well as throughout Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County and all surrounding areas.