We Offer Whole Home & Chimney Masonry Repair Services
Your home is your castle, so… why is it looking a bit drab and worn down? Well, if you have masonry throughout it, it may need some touching up. You’d be amazed at the transformation that takes place after some masonry restoration services are completed!
And fortunately for those living in and near the Milwaukee area, our team of experts can help. That’s right – we offer more than just chimney masonry repairs – we can restore your whole home.
Questions? Ready to schedule? Give us a call at 262-536-5811 or reach out to us online today.
What Types of Brickwork & Mortar Repairs Do We Offer?
Turn to us for the following (for your chimney and your home):
- Brick Replacement
- Tuckpointing/Repointing
- Chimney Masonry Restoration
- Fireplace/Firebox Repairs
- Chimney Crown Repairs
- Partial Chimney Rebuilds
- Full Chimney Rebuilds
What’s Are the Steps in the Tuckpointing Process?
Th tuckpointing (or repointing) process involves removing old, crumbling, and damaged mortar joints, then replacing it with new materials. It sounds like a simple enough process – almost one you could DIY – but there’s where homeowners tend to be very mistaken.
The truth is, tuckpointing takes time, patience, and knowledge on how the mortar products work. Not only does the new mortar need to match the old in color, texture, and overall composition, but it needs to be applied in a way that’s smooth and seamless. Otherwise, both the look of your home and its structural soundness will suffer.
Here’s a summary of the steps:
- Scrape out the old damaged mortar, without chipping away or damaging the surrounding brickwork and materials.
- Thoroughly clean and prep the area.
- Mix a new mortar solution that matches the old precisely.
- Apply the new mortar, so that results look polished and not sloppy. You shouldn’t be able to tell the old apart from the new!
- Allow the materials to properly cure. (We know the precise timing and weather conditions to shoot for.)
Still considering tackling this job yourself? Remember that well-maintained masonry should only need tuckpointing services around every 2 – 3 decades, so consider how old your current mortar actually is. Now, finding the perfect match for a mix that was applied two decades ago isn’t the quickest or simplest task. Again – this is why trusting an expert is imperative.
Call Us Today
For all things masonry, we’re the team to rely on. Ready to get started? Call us at 262-536-5811 or book online today.
Our fireplace repair services include complete fireplace and firebox restoration, so we’ve always got you covered.