Waterproofing chimneys for homes in Archer

Brick drinking in rain? Our family-run pros test it on your free inspection in Archer before recommending a repellent.

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White bloom that returns after rain

Brushed off white powder from the chimney, only to see it return? That bloom is salt that water has dragged out through the masonry. It's a sign water is moving through the wall, and it has to be dealt with before any repellent goes on.

Tracing the water's path leads to the entry, and once that's fixed, the bloom comes off with a dry brush or a method that won't harm the brick. Sealing over it would trap the salts under the surface, where they do more damage. Once the wall is clean and dry, a breathable repellent can go on if it's still needed. Call our pros about the white bloom in Archer: (352) 675-6366.

The 2020 Census put the population of Archer at 1,140. Archer lies inland from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

What's Included

What a waterproofing visit covers in Archer

Brick absorption tested face by face
Breathable repellent applied bottom up
Efflorescence brushed off before treatment
Application scheduled for a dry forecast

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Local Conditions

New brick needs its first dry-out

Freshly rebuilt chimneys in Archer still hold construction moisture in the new brick and mortar. The Brick Industry Association suggests waiting, preferably a year for new brickwork, before applying a repellent. Our specialists fit the cap and seal the crown right away and put a suggested waterproofing date on your quote. The suggested date gives the new masonry its full first dry-out before anything is applied.

Our Process

Gaps closed before any repellent goes on

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

We test the brick before sealing it

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

Crown coatings and brick repellents are applied as separate steps with the right products.

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 Archer; 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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What a repellent can't do

A penetrating repellent lines pores; it doesn't fill gaps. Water running into a crack in the brick, a gap at the flashing or a recessed mortar joint goes straight past it, and the Brick Industry Association notes repellents seldom stop water entering through anything beyond very fine cracks.

That's why a repellent alone rarely fixes a leak. Our pros find and close the gaps with the right repair, whether that's repointing, crown work or new flashing, and use the repellent to cut down what the sound brick absorbs. Expecting the coating to do the repair's job is how money gets wasted.

Keeping repellent off glass and trim

The same chemistry that bonds a repellent to brick can bond it to glass. The Brick Industry Association notes silanes and siloxanes bond with unprotected glass, and once cured, the film is hard to remove.

Our pros mask windows, skylights and painted trim near the chimney before starting, cover plants and the roofing below, and check for overspray as they go. Anything that gets splashed is wiped right away, before it cures. It takes time to set up, and it's included in every waterproofing job, so there's nothing extra to arrange. Masking comes off only after the repellent has had its initial cure.

Cleaning off bloom before treatment

White efflorescence on the brick has to come off before a repellent goes on, and the water causing it has to be stopped. Sealing over salts traps them under the surface, where they keep working on the brick.

For light efflorescence, the Brick Industry Association points to a dry brush first, then a stiff fiber brush with clean water, and says to ask the brick maker before any pressurized cleaning. Our specialists use those gentle methods, let the brick dry fully, and only then apply the repellent. Heavy staining gets a closer look first, since it points to a bigger water problem. The brick is left to dry before anything is applied.

Free Inspection

Each face of the brick, tested free

Whether the mortar joints on each face need repointing first
White bloom or salt deposits, and where the water behind them comes from
Damp signs on the chimney breast or attic side
Windows, trim, roofing and plants that need masking

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Keep the brick dry in Archer with a 10% discount on a first job.

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FAQs

Does brick need sealing at all?

Will it change how my brick looks?

A penetrating repellent is meant to leave the brick looking much the same, with water beading on it. Our specialists check a test patch with you before treating the whole chimney.

How will I know when it needs another coat?

Watch the brick after rain. Beading means it's working; brick that darkens and soaks up water means the repellent has worn thin on that face. Our pros check it on every visit.

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