Sealing brick chimneys the right way in Fanning Springs

Test patch first, full coat second. Chimney waterproofing done to the maker's rules in Fanning Springs, with a free inspection.

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Does the chimney need waterproofing at all?

Not every chimney does. The Brick Industry Association notes that well-built, well-maintained brickwork under normal exposure doesn't need a repellent, and that the first round of repairs can solve moisture problems on its own.

Crown, cap, flashing and joints come first, along with a test of the brick's absorption, before anything is recommended. If the repairs are enough, you'll hear that and save the cost of a coating. If the brick is still absorbing too much once everything is sound, a breathable repellent is worth it. Either way, the reasoning comes on a written quote. Ask our pros if waterproofing makes sense for your chimney in Fanning Springs at (352) 675-6366.

In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 1,182 people living in Fanning Springs. The sea coast does not form part of Fanning Springs's boundary.

What's Included

Repairs, test patch and final coat

Entry points repaired before any repellent
Test patches checked before the full coat
Application scheduled for a dry forecast
Beading checked on follow-up visits

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Local Conditions

Knowing when to recoat

A repellent on a chimney in Fanning Springs wears gradually, faster on the faces that take the most sun and rain. Water beading and running off means it's still working. Our specialists check the beading whenever they visit and recoat worn faces following the maker's advice, using the same or a compatible product so the layers bond. Faces that still bead are left alone until they need it.

Our Process

Repairs, a test patch, then the repellent

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

Breathable chimney protection in Fanning Springs

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

Before any spraying starts, windows, trim and plants are masked and covered.

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 Fanning Springs; 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 film-forming sealers do to brick

Some sealers sit on the surface as a film, such as acrylics, waxes, stearates and urethanes. The Brick Industry Association notes they can bridge hairline cracks but slow evaporation from the wall, and salts can collect under low-permeability coatings.

The question is how a particular coating will behave on this chimney. Ask about its vapor properties, the condition of the wall and any coating already present before agreeing to treatment. A glossy or matt appearance alone cannot answer those questions.

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.

Surfaces a repellent can't help

Paint, glaze or an earlier sealer can change how a proposed treatment interacts with brick. The surface needs identifying before product selection; a repellent intended for bare porous masonry cannot simply be assumed suitable for a coated wall.

Tell us about previous painting or sealing if you know when it was done. Existing finishes and the condition of the joints can change the recommendation. The estimate should explain the work proposed for that surface and any testing needed, rather than treating a new coating as the answer to every leak.

Free Inspection

A free absorption test in Fanning Springs

Whether the mortar joints on each face need repointing first
Any old sealer, paint or film on the brick surface
Cure time left on any recent repointing or new brick
Whether the chimney needs a repellent at all

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FAQs

Repellents and sealers, answered

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.

What if my chimney is painted?

A penetrating repellent can't soak through paint. Our specialists look at what's under the paint and may suggest a breathable masonry coating instead. Talk to us about your painted chimney in Fanning Springs at (352) 675-6366.

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