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Brick chimneys on Shrub Oak's postwar homes are now 50-70 years old — well into the age range where mortar deterioration from Westchester freeze-thaw cycling has moved from minor to active. At this age, most have been patched in spots rather than comprehensively repointed, resulting in inconsistent mortar condition across the same chimney that leaves some joints still sound while others are actively deteriorating. Comprehensive repointing that brings the full chimney to uniform integrity is more cost-effective at this stage than continued piecemeal patching.
Meridian Contracting installs new brick chimneys and repoints aging masonry throughout Shrub Oak and northern Westchester.
New chimney construction to current code for additions and new fireplaces, with proper flue liner installation and flashing detail.
Removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar matched to the existing brick, restoring structural integrity and weatherproofing on Shrub Oak's aging postwar chimneys.
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Crumbling mortar, white staining on brick, loose masonry, or water stains near the chimney inside your home are all active signs.
On 50-70 year old chimneys, yes — inconsistent mortar condition means patching one joint today often leads to the next joint failing soon after. Comprehensive repointing addresses the full chimney at once.
Most residential repointing jobs take one to two days depending on chimney size and extent of damage.
Yes, we build new brick chimneys to current code throughout Shrub Oak.
We assess flashing condition during every repointing visit — on homes of this age, failing flashing is frequently found alongside deteriorated mortar.
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