In this video, This Old House mason Mark McCullough shows host Kevin O’Connor some common issues with brick chimneys and how to repair them.
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At a job site, mason Mark McCullough talks about chimney repairs. Mark shows Kevin O'Connor what to look for when planning out a repair before the pair roll up their sleeves and get to work.
Difficulty: ⅗
Time: One day
Cost: Around $100
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Mark & Kevin discuss common chimney problems and arm homeowners with the information they need to hire a licensed professional to carry out the repairs, including safety protocols.
They then work together to repoint the chimney, by first grinding down the mortar joints. To do this, they use a grinder [[ Ссылка ]] with a vacuum attachment and hand chisel and wear the proper safety equipment, including safety glasses [[ Ссылка ]] and earplugs [[ Ссылка ]]. They remove excess dust with a damp masonry brush [[ Ссылка ]], then use type-N mortar [[ Ссылка ]] to fill the joints. For this process, they mix the type-N mortar to an oatmeal consistency, then use a finishing trowel and margin trowel [[ Ссылка ]] to apply the mortar to the chimney.
Based on the age of the chimney he repointed (over 100 years old), after the mortar cures (cure times vary, check the label on the mortar), Mark will apply a waterproofing agent [[ Ссылка ]] to the chimney. Mark suggests first cleaning the chimney exterior with a masonry detergent [[ Ссылка ]], then using a waterproofing agent by applying one coat to the chimney with a spray attachment [[ Ссылка ]]. To apply the waterproofing agent, work your way side-to-side, beginning at the bottom of the chimney, then moving up the chimney to the top.
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Materials:
Type N mortar mix [[ Ссылка ]]
Waterproofing agent [[ Ссылка ]]
Earplugs [[ Ссылка ]]
Masonry detergent [[ Ссылка ]]
Tools:
Respirator mask [[ Ссылка ]]
Work gloves [[ Ссылка ]]
Safety glasses [[ Ссылка ]]
Grinder with masonry wheel and HEPA attachment [[ Ссылка ]]
Masonry chisel and hammer [[ Ссылка ]]
Shop vac [[ Ссылка ]]
Masonry brush [[ Ссылка ]]
Bucket [[ Ссылка ]]
Sprayer [[ Ссылка ]]
Variety of masonry trowels, including pointing trowels [[ Ссылка ]]
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