Masonry Restoration and Professional Chimney Repair in Olympia

Olympia sits at the southernmost tip of the Puget Sound, an area characterized by heavy maritime air and consistent rainfall. This constant exposure to moisture is the primary cause of masonry failure in local homes. When water enters the pores of a brick and stays there, it eventually breaks down the internal binders of the material, leading to crumbling mortar and spalling. At Chimneyz, we focus on masonry maintenance and brick solutions by removing damaged material and replacing it with high strength mortar and weather rated bricks. We provide precision repointing to stop chimneys from leaning and surgically replace individual bricks that have flaked due to water saturation.

The most common source of a leak in an Olympia home is the transition where the chimney meets the roofline. If the metal flashing is not integrated correctly into the brickwork, water will run behind the shingles and rot the wooden rafters in your attic. We treat the roof and the chimney as one single system to ensure the seal is permanent. We avoid using temporary glues or caulk, opting instead for mechanical fasteners and reglet flashing insets. By cutting a channel into the masonry to tuck in heavy gauge metal, we create a watertight fit that uses gravity to move water away from your home’s interior. This ensures that even during the heaviest South Sound downpours, water is shed onto the shingles and into the gutters without relying on failing sealants.

In the South Sound, a chimney that is not sealed acts like a giant sponge. To prevent internal rot, we apply professional grade and breathable water repellents like silane siloxane. These coatings create a barrier that stops liquid rain from entering the brick while allowing internal gases and vapors to escape. This is a critical step for homes in the capital city, as it prevents the wicking effect where moisture travels through the chimney and ruins the drywall or wooden framing inside your house. We also build thick concrete chimney crowns to protect the internal brick core from top down saturation.