Brick soaking up rain in Island Grove? Ask our pros

We'll tell you if your chimney in Island Grove really needs waterproofing, and the inspection's on us either way.

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New brickwork needs time before sealing

Just had the chimney rebuilt or new brick added? Fresh masonry can bloom with white salts as it dries for the first time, and sealing it too soon can trap that moisture. The Brick Industry Association suggests waiting well after construction, preferably through a full year, before treating new brickwork.

You'll get a date for when your new masonry should be ready, and it's checked again before anything is applied. The crown and cap still get sealed and fitted right away, since those keep the worst of the water out while the brick dries. Talk to a local pro about when to waterproof new brickwork in Island Grove at (352) 675-6366.

Island Grove is an inland service location, separate from the sea coast. Island Grove is about 22 miles from the Gainesville reference point, measured in a straight line.

What's Included

What a waterproofing visit covers in Island Grove

Brick absorption tested face by face
Breathable repellent applied bottom up
Old film sealers identified before choosing a product
Crown membranes applied as a separate step

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Local Conditions

New brick needs its first dry-out

Freshly rebuilt chimneys in Island Grove 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 Island Grove; 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.

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.

Keeping a record of the treatment

Repellent coats wear gradually, and it's easy to forget when it went on and which product was used. Our pros write both on your quote, along with the faces treated and the maker's guidance on checking and reapplying.

That record helps at the next visit, when they check the beading and decide if a face needs another coat. It also helps if you sell the house, since a buyer's inspector may ask what's on the brick. Using the same product or a compatible one for recoating avoids problems with layers that don't bond to each other. It's a small step that saves guesswork later.

Free Inspection

Each face of the brick, tested free

Stone or veneer, and what its maker's guidance allows
Cure time left on any recent repointing or new brick
Product choice, number of coats and the maker's weather window
A test patch location on a less visible face

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Damp brick or white bloom? First-time waterproofing is 10% off.

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FAQs

Does brick need sealing at all?

Is Island Grove somewhere you waterproof chimneys?

Yes, Island Grove is in our service area. Our pros run an absorption test on your free inspection, since the brick decides whether a repellent is worth it. Damp brick or white bloom are good things to mention up front.

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.

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