Chimneys are built from the ground up, but they deteriorate from the top down. Your chimney will last years and years longer with little maintenance.
- Repair broken or missing mortar on the exterior with Chimney Masonry Patch. It dries to a hard, weather-resistant finish in a natural concrete color. Caulk gun size tube makes tuckpointing easy.
- Protecting the exterior of your chimney from water penetration will add years to your chimney. Clean the bricks thoroughly first, removing all mold, mildew and other stains. Then apply Chimney Shield Water Repellent with a low pressure sprayer to all exposed brick surfaces to prevent deterioration of brick and freeze/thaw damage. Suitable for brick, stone, stucco and concrete block.
- Install a chimney cap to keep rain, birds and animals - liike squirrels and raccoons - from entering your chimney. A chimney cap also helps protect the chimney's mortar crown.
- The mortar in your fireplace's interior helps protect against heat transfer from open fires. Replace broken and missing mortar promptly with high-temp refractory mortar. We offer it in a caulk gun size tube for easy application, and it's available in 3 colors.