Signs Your Chimney May Need Tuckpointing
Mortar deterioration often develops gradually, making early repairs one of the best ways to protect your chimney.
You may benefit from Professional Chimney Tuckpointing Houston if you notice:
• Cracked or missing mortar joints
• Mortar crumbling from between bricks
• Visible gaps in the masonry
• Loose or shifting bricks
• White mineral deposits (efflorescence)
• Water stains around the chimney
• Spalling or damaged brick surfaces
• An older chimney that hasn’t received masonry maintenance