Masonry, Chimney and Brick repairs

Usually caused by a crack or absence of a concrete chimney cap, water can migrate along the mortar joints of the brick below especially in the winter months during a thaw. When temperature goes below freezing there is expansion which causes the mortar to crack, as this worsens, water starts to migrate inside the brick and then the actual bricks will crack or spall. Damage caught early and installing a new concrete chimney cap will prevent further damage. Left as is the cracking and spalling starts to travel down the chimney to the roof line or even below.