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Chimney Repairs in Sunderland

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Chimney Repairs in Sunderland

We love chimney repairs in Sunderland. We've been doing them for years and know how important they are to your home. You need a clean and efficient chimney so that smoke can travel up and out of the house safely, with no leaks or cracks in the brickwork or mortar joints. If you have any concerns about your chimney, give us a call today!

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Chimney Repointing

Chimney repointing is the process of removing old mortar from the joints of a chimney and replacing it with new mortar. This can be done for a variety of reasons, but most often because the old mortar has deteriorated or become damaged over time.

The first step in chimney repointing is to remove all loose or broken bricks, which are then replaced with new ones that match those that were removed. Next comes cleaning out any remaining debris from inside your chimney so that you have an unobstructed view when applying new mortar to its joints later on. Finally, you apply a thin layer of adhesive (which acts as both glue and filler) before laying down strips of cementitious pointing material--the same materials used in traditional bricklaying--to fill each gap between bricks or stones until they are filled flush with one another again

Replacing Chimney Pot

A replacement chimney pot is a job for a professional. It is important to make sure that the new pot is the correct size and shape, as this will ensure it can withstand wind, rain and snow as well as high temperatures.

Chimney Raking Out Old Mortar

To remove old mortar, use a chisel to chip away at it. You can also use a hammer and cold chisel to crack it. The goal is to get rid of all the old mortar around your chimney flue.

Once you've removed all the loose bricks, use a sledgehammer or masonry drill bit (depending on how thick your chimney wall is) and hammer at an angle through each brick until it breaks apart in small pieces that are easy for you to pull out with your hands or shovels.

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Chimney Repointing Brickwork


Repointing is the process of renewing the mortar in a masonry structure. Repointing restores the vertical joints of a chimney to their original integrity, preventing water penetration and promoting longevity.

Flaunching is the process of adding bricks around a chimney to protect it from weather damage, such as rainwater seepage or snow accumulation. Raking out old mortar and repointing stonework ensures that your chimney will last for many more years without needing any further repairs.

Repointing brickwork requires removing all paint from around each individual brick before applying new mortar (cement mix) in between each one; this ensures that there are no gaps between them once it dries out again after being wetted down with water during installation!

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Chimney Repointing Stonework

Stone is a natural material that needs to be maintained. It can be affected by weather, moisture and other factors. Repointing your stone work will help protect it from decay as well as improve its appearance.

What is repointing? Repointing refers to the process of removing old mortar from around the joints between stones or bricks in a wall or chimney, then replacing it with new mortar that matches the existing colour and texture of the stone or brickwork. This helps prevent further damage caused by water entering through cracks in old joints which may have been caused by frost heave (when ground expands due to temperature changes). It also improves thermal insulation properties by filling gaps between stones/bricks which trap air pockets between them; this reduces heat loss through walls/chimneys during winter months so you could save money on heating bills!

How often should I repoint my chimney? We recommend having yours done every 10 years but if it looks like its starting to crumble then give us a call straight away because this means you could be risking serious structural damage - especially if there's any movement happening within said structure itself.

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