Andrews chimney waterproofing, breathable

A vapor-permeable repellent that keeps liquid water out and lets moisture escape. Free inspection for chimneys in Andrews.

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
100% satisfaction, guaranteed
Locally owned and operated

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Applying it in the right weather

A repellent only works if it goes on properly, and the weather decides that. Maker data sheets call for visibly dry masonry, a temperature range during and after application, and no rain for several hours afterwards.

The waterproofing day gets booked around the forecast, the brick is tested for dryness, and the date moves if rain threatens. It can mean waiting a few extra days, and it's the difference between a coat that protects the brick for years and one that washes off. Reserve waterproofing on a good day for your chimney in Andrews by calling (352) 675-6366.

Neither the Gulf nor Atlantic coast reaches Andrews. Measured directly, about 33 miles separate Andrews from the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Before and after the repellent goes on

Glass, trim and plants masked and covered
Crown membranes applied as a separate step
Stone chimneys tested before treating
Product and date recorded for the warranty in Andrews

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Local Conditions

Pressure washing before sealing

Thinking of pressure washing the chimney in Andrews before it's sealed? That can blast mortar from the joints and leave the brick soaked for days. The Brick Industry Association advises checking with the brick maker before pressurized cleaning. Our specialists clean brick gently before treatment and repoint anything a past wash has damaged, then wait for the wall to dry.

Our Process

Coating your chimney in Andrews

Close the gaps

Crown, cap, flashing and joints are repaired first, since a repellent can't seal them.
Test the brick

Absorption is measured on each face and a test patch is checked with you.
Mask and apply

Glass and trim are masked, and the repellent goes on bottom up on dry brick.
Record and recheck

You get the product, faces and date written out, and we check beading on later visits.

Why Choose Us

Waterproofing from a local family business

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Local, family-run pros who check the beading on every later visit to Andrews.

Free inspection firstA brick absorption test is part of the free inspection, so you know if waterproofing is worth it.
No hidden fees, all upfrontNo hidden fees on waterproofing in Andrews; masking, testing and cleanup are in the price.
Family owned and runWe're family owned, and we'll tell you when your chimney doesn't need a coating.

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Why more isn't better

It's tempting to think a heavier coat protects better. The Brick Industry Association notes that over-application can reduce a masonry wall's ability to breathe, which defeats the reason for choosing a penetrating repellent.

Our specialists apply the amount the maker calls for, in the number of coats the data sheet gives, and no more. Extra product can also leave a darkened or glossy look on some brick. If the test patch shows the brick needs a second coat, they'll say so and apply it the way the maker describes. The amount used goes on your quote. That keeps the brick breathing the way it should.

The crown gets its own product

The concrete crown on top of a chimney takes standing water and sun, and it cracks as it heats and cools. A brick repellent can't bridge those cracks. Crown coatings, such as SaverSystems' CrownSeal, form a flexible waterproof membrane over the concrete instead.

Our specialists treat the crown and the brick as separate steps with separate products. The crown is cleaned, cracks are filled, and the membrane goes on. The brick gets its penetrating repellent. Using the wrong product on either one fails, so each is named and priced on its own line of the quote. Both steps can happen on one visit.

What changes indoors after waterproofing

When water was soaking through the brick into the chimney breast, a repellent on the outside should reduce the damp inside after the wall has had time to dry. That drying can take weeks, since masonry gives up water slowly.

You'll know what to expect and when it's safe to repair and repaint any damaged plaster inside, and the quote says who handles that work. If damp keeps appearing after the wall should have dried, the cause is probably a gap somewhere else, and our specialists come back to find it. Painting too soon just brings the stain back.

Free Inspection

Tested first, priced second

Absorption of the brick, tested with a tube on each face
Any old sealer, paint or film on the brick surface
Weather side and sheltered faces compared for exposure
Cure time left on any recent repointing or new brick

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FAQs

Things to ask before sealing brick in Andrews

Can a repellent cure a chimney that leaks?

Only if the leak is water soaking through porous brick. Leaks through a cracked crown, missing cap, flashing or open joints need those repairs, and our pros fix them first.

Does the warranty cover waterproofing?

It covers our application, and the quote records the product, the faces treated and the date. Repellents wear with time and sun, so our pros check the beading on later visits and tell you when a face needs another coat. Reserve a free absorption test in Andrews at (352) 675-6366.

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