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Brick chimneys were a standard feature of the colonials, split-levels, and ranches built throughout Crompond in the 1960s through 1980s. Now, 40-60 years later, the mortar joints on many of these chimneys have been through enough Hudson Valley freeze-thaw cycles to require attention. Water getting into cracked mortar, freezing, expanding, and breaking the joint further is a process that repeats every winter and accelerates the longer it goes unaddressed.
Meridian Contracting installs new brick chimneys and repoints aging masonry throughout Crompond and the Town of Yorktown, restoring structural integrity before the damage becomes a larger brick-replacement or structural repair job.
Removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar matched to the existing brick, restoring structural integrity and weather resistance.
New chimney construction to current code, with proper flue liner installation and flashing detail where the chimney meets the roof.
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Crumbling or missing mortar between bricks, white staining on the exterior, loose bricks, or water stains inside near the chimney 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, original mortar on chimneys from this era has typically been through 40-60 freeze-thaw cycles and often needs attention.
Yes, we build new brick chimneys to current code as part of additions and new construction throughout Crompond.
It gets worse each winter, not better. Early repointing is significantly less expensive than the structural brick repair that results from delayed maintenance.
Yes. Proper repointing helps protect the masonry and can prevent more expensive rebuilding later.
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