Your chimney brick kept dry in Jonesville, FL

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

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Putting the repellent on

What happens on waterproofing day? After masking windows and trim and covering the roof below, our pros clean any dust or bloom off the brick and let it dry.

The repellent goes on with a low-pressure sprayer or brush from the bottom of the chimney up, flooding the surface so the brick takes in what it needs, following the maker's instructions for your product. Too much in one spot can reduce the brick's breathability, so it's applied evenly. Before leaving, they check for missed spots and clean up. Talk to our pros about waterproofing day in Jonesville: (352) 675-6366.

The Gainesville reference point is roughly 10 miles from Jonesville as the crow flies. In our service area, Jonesville is grouped with Alachua County.

What's Included

Masked, coated and recorded

Test patches checked before the full coat
Cure times respected after repointing
Application scheduled for a dry forecast
Treated faces recorded for homes in Jonesville

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Local Conditions

Sun on a freshly treated chimney

Some chimney repellents react with moisture and sunlight as they cure, and most have a temperature range for application. On a chimney in Jonesville in full sun, that can mean working the shaded face in the morning and the sunny face later. Our specialists follow the maker's data sheet for your product, so the coat cures properly instead of flashing off a hot surface.

Our Process

Four steps to a waterproofed chimney

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

Cracks and joints repaired before any coat

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

Waiting times and the forecast are respected, even when that means holding off a few days.

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 Jonesville; 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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Breathable repellents, explained

A breathable, or vapor-permeable, repellent soaks into the brick and lines the walls of its pores instead of forming a skin on top. Liquid water beads on the surface and runs off, while water vapor from inside the wall can still pass out through the pores.

That balance is what a chimney needs, since some moisture gets in from the top, the flue and the air on any chimney. Our pros use penetrating repellents made for masonry and chimneys, and they name the product on your quote. Afterwards the brick looks much the same, with water beading on it. That's the look you'll see on the test patch.

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.

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.

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What we check before sealing brick in Jonesville

Any old sealer, paint or film on the brick surface
Damp signs on the chimney breast or attic side
Windows, trim, roofing and plants that need masking
Crown coating needs, kept separate from the brick repellent

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FAQs

What homeowners ask about sealing brick

How do you know the brick needs it?

Our pros test absorption with a small water tube on each face. Brick that takes in water quickly is a candidate; brick that barely absorbs doesn't need treating.

How soon after repointing can you waterproof?

At least 72 hours after repointing, per the Brick Industry Association and the repellent maker, and longer for new masonry. Our pros write the date on your quote.

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