Sealing brick chimneys the right way in Manatee Road

Our specialists protect glass and trim, apply the repellent in the right weather, and offer a free inspection in Manatee Road.

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Just repointed? Wait before sealing

Had the chimney repointed and want to waterproof it right away? The new mortar needs time first. The Brick Industry Association and repellent makers call for waiting at least 72 hours after repointing, and longer for brand-new masonry, so the mortar cures and the wall dries.

Our pros schedule the repellent after that waiting period, check that the brick is visibly dry, and watch the forecast so no rain falls in the hours after application. Rushing it wastes the product and can leave a patchy finish. The timing is written on your quote. Reserve waterproofing after your repointing in Manatee Road by dialing (352) 675-6366.

Neither the Gulf nor Atlantic coast reaches Manatee Road. Measured directly, about 36 miles separate Manatee Road from the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Before and after the repellent goes on

Entry points repaired before any repellent
Test patches checked before the full coat
Crown membranes applied as a separate step
Stone chimneys tested before treating

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Local Conditions

Sprinklers hitting the chimney base

If a lawn sprinkler in Manatee Road sprays the base of the chimney, the lower brick stays wet for hours, and no repellent is meant to handle that every day. Our specialists suggest turning the spray away first. Once the base dries out, they test it and treat it if it's still absorbing too much, along with any joints the water has washed out.

Our Process

Coating your chimney in Manatee Road

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 Manatee Road.

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 Manatee Road; 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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Fix the cracks, then treat the brick

Water gets into a chimney through two kinds of path. Gaps, such as a cracked crown, a missing cap, lifted flashing or open joints, let water pour in. Porous brick lets it soak in slowly across the face.

A repellent only deals with the second kind. The Brick Industry Association notes repellents are most effective at reducing absorption and have limited effect on water entering through cracks and separations. That's why our pros fix every gap first and only then decide whether the brick needs treating. Spraying a repellent over open cracks is money spent on the wrong problem. The repairs are priced first, the repellent second.

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.

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.

Free Inspection

Tested first, priced second

Any old sealer, paint or film on the brick surface
White bloom or salt deposits, and where the water behind them comes from
Damp signs on the chimney breast or attic side
Weather side and sheltered faces compared for exposure

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Breathable protection for chimney brick in Manatee Road, and 10% off when you book today.

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FAQs

Things to ask before sealing brick in Manatee Road

Why not use a clear sealer from the store?

Many are film-forming sealers that slow the brick's drying and trap water and salts. Our specialists use breathable, penetrating repellents made for chimney masonry instead.

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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