Sealing brick chimneys the right way in Raleigh

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

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A sealer that made things worse

Did someone paint a clear, shiny sealer on the chimney, and now the brick faces are flaking or white stains are pushing out from underneath? Film-forming sealers stop water getting in, but they also stop it getting out, and water trapped behind them does damage as it tries to escape.

Once it's clear what's on the brick and what's happening under it, our specialists talk you through the options, from letting the old film weather off to removing it where the brick can take it. Breathable repellents don't bond over old film sealers, so the plan depends on what's there. Reserve a look at the sealed chimney in Raleigh by calling (352) 675-6366.

Neither the Gulf nor Atlantic coast reaches Raleigh. Measured directly, about 17 miles separate Raleigh from the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Before and after the repellent goes on

Crown membranes applied as a separate step
Application scheduled for a dry forecast
Treated faces recorded for homes in Raleigh
Product and date recorded for the warranty in Raleigh

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Local Conditions

Brick absorption decides it inland

Chimney brick on a home in Raleigh isn't dealing with salt, so the question is simpler: is the brick absorbing more water than it should? An absorption test answers it face by face. Our pros test before recommending anything, and they fix the crown, cap, flashing and joints first. If the brick tests low after repairs, you won't need a repellent at all.

Our Process

Coating your chimney in Raleigh

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

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 Raleigh; 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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Stone, veneer and repellents

Natural stones vary widely in how much water they absorb. Many take in very little, so on a stone chimney the mortar joints carry most of the water. Treating low-absorption stone with a repellent adds cost without much benefit.

Our specialists test the stone's absorption and check the joints first, repointing where needed. Porous stones get a repellent suited to that stone. Manufactured stone veneer has its own maker's guidance on coatings and on the drainage behind it, and our pros follow that guide. You'll hear what your stone needs before any product is picked. Stone and joints are priced separately.

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.

Why waterproofing fails, and how it doesn't

Repellents fail for a handful of reasons: they went on over open cracks, on damp brick, before fresh mortar cured, right before rain, too thin in places, or over an old film sealer they couldn't bond through.

Our specialists guard against each one: repairs first, cure times respected, a dry wall and a dry forecast, even application from the bottom up, and a check for old coatings. That's why the application comes under our workmanship warranty. If a face wasn't treated right, call and we'll come back to look. The warranty terms are written on the quote, along with the product and the date.

Free Inspection

Tested first, priced second

White bloom or salt deposits, and where the water behind them comes from
Damp signs on the chimney breast or attic side
Crown coating needs, kept separate from the brick repellent
A test patch location on a less visible face

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FAQs

Things to ask before sealing brick in Raleigh

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.

Do you seal the crown too?

The crown gets a separate flexible coating made for concrete, applied as its own step. The brick gets the penetrating repellent. Both are priced separately.

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