Water Leaking from the Ceiling: What Steps to Take
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A chimney is exposed to rain, snow, wind, sun, and freeze-thaw cycles from every direction. Over time, mortar joints can crack, bricks can loosen, flashing can fail, and water can enter the chimney structure. Repointing restores the mortar joints before the masonry deteriorates further.
Meridian Contracting provides chimney installation, repair, and repointing services throughout Briarcliff Manor. We inspect the masonry, crown, cap, flashing, and surrounding roof area to understand where water is entering and how to protect the chimney long term.
Removal of deteriorated mortar and installation of new mortar joints to stabilize and protect the chimney.
Repair or replacement of damaged, loose, cracked, or spalling bricks.
Installation or reconstruction where a chimney section needs to be built or rebuilt properly.
Review and repair of roof-to-chimney flashing that often causes interior leaks.
Recommendations for cap, crown, flashing, and masonry maintenance to reduce future leaks.
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How to Get Prepared For Emergency Roof Fixing When the worst weather hits or damage
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Repointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar and installing new mortar between the bricks.
Signs include cracked mortar, missing joints, loose bricks, white staining, interior leaks, and visible masonry deterioration.
Yes. Chimney flashing, cracked crowns, bad caps, and deteriorated mortar can all lead to water entering the home.
Yes. We inspect and coordinate flashing repairs as part of chimney and roof leak work.
If the chimney is structurally sound, repointing may be enough. If the masonry is severely deteriorated, rebuilding may be necessary.
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