Chimney Repairs and Rebuilds

Chimneys take a lot of abuse from the elements, especially here in Canada with the cold, snow, wind, and rain.

All it takes is a small crack to start allowing water to seep in. This moisture goes through the freeze/thaw cycle, and results in flaking and rotten bricks, otherwise known as “spalling bricks”.

It’s important to do regular maintenance on your chimneys in order to ensure the top of the chimney is watertight, and properly domed to promote water run off.

In older homes, the mortar between the bricks of your chimney can get very damaged and washed away by erosion. This can create holes in your chimney, which could also result in damaged bricks and potential water damage, so it’s important to keep an eye out for this.

Whether you need to repair, rebuild your chimney, fill the holes in your mortar (tuck-pointing), Neal Brothers Construction can help you out and make sure your chimney is as good as new.