Sealing brick chimneys the right way in Worthington Springs

Fix the gaps, then add a breathable repellent. Chimney waterproofing in Worthington Springs that begins with a free inspection.

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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 Worthington Springs at (352) 675-6366.

Neither the Gulf nor Atlantic coast reaches Worthington Springs. Measured directly, about 18 miles separate Worthington Springs from the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Before and after the repellent goes on

Glass, trim and plants masked and covered
Cure times respected after repointing
Application scheduled for a dry forecast
Stone chimneys tested before treating

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Local Conditions

New brick needs its first dry-out

Freshly rebuilt chimneys in Worthington Springs 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

Coating your chimney in Worthington Springs

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.

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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 Worthington 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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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.

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.

Treating only the faces that need it

Four faces on a chimney means four different doses of weather. The face turned toward the prevailing storms gets the most wind-driven rain and absorbs the most water; a sheltered face may barely get wet.

A repellent is recommended only on faces where the absorption tests high. Treating one or two faces instead of all four saves you money, and it keeps the sheltered faces as breathable as they were. The treated faces are marked on your quote, so you know where to check the beading and what to recoat later. A face treated later can use the same product.

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Tested first, priced second

Whether the mortar joints on each face need repointing first
Windows, trim, roofing and plants that need masking
Stone or veneer, and what its maker's guidance allows
Cure time left on any recent repointing or new brick

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FAQs

Things to ask before sealing brick in Worthington Springs

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.

How will I know when it needs another coat?

Watch the brick after rain. Beading means it's working; brick that darkens and soaks up water means the repellent has worn thin on that face. Our pros check it on every visit.

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