Brick chimney installation and repointing for Cortlandt's river colonials and older housing stock.
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Brick chimney installation and repointing for Cortlandt's river colonials and older housing stock.
Traditional brick chimneys are common throughout Cortlandt's older river colonials in Verplanck and Montrose, and on many of the town's mid-century homes where fireplace chimneys were standard construction. Like any masonry structure exposed to the elements, they need periodic attention to stay safe and watertight. Winter freeze-thaw cycles coming off the Hudson are especially hard on mortar joints, and the river's humidity accelerates deterioration faster than in more sheltered inland locations.
Meridian Contracting installs new brick chimneys and repoints aging masonry throughout Cortlandt, restoring structural integrity and weather resistance on homes across the town's varied hamlets.
New chimney construction to current code, with proper flue liner installation and flashing detail where the chimney meets the roof.
Removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar, restoring structural integrity and weather resistance.
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Crumbling mortar, white staining on the brick, loose bricks, or water stains near the chimney inside your home are all signs it’s time for an assessment.
Most residential repointing jobs take one to two days depending on chimney size and extent of damage.
Yes, the combination of Hudson River humidity and freeze-thaw cycling degrades mortar faster on waterfront properties than on sheltered inland homes.
Yes, we build new brick chimneys to current code as part of additions and new construction throughout Cortlandt.
Deteriorating mortar only gets worse each winter, especially in Cortlandt’s river climate, so earlier repointing is always more affordable than delayed structural repair.
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