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There are chimneys in the Minnetonka area that have endured decades of Minnesota winters. Snow, moisture, shifting temperatures, and age eventually catch up with masonry, especially in older homes where the chimney may not have had major repairs in quite a while.
At times, chimney problems are not immediately noticeable; homeowners in Minnetonka may first spot cracked mortar or loose brick outside. Other times, it starts with a small leak near the fireplace after heavy rain or snow.
Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company works with homeowners throughout Minnetonka, MN, on chimney repairs ranging from smaller masonry work to partial rebuilds and larger restoration projects.
Masonry Repairs & Tuckpointing
Mortar joints naturally wear down over time, especially in climates like Minnesota, where chimneys endure constant freeze-thaw cycles during winter. Once those joints begin opening up, moisture starts getting deeper into the chimney structure, which usually speeds up the damage pretty quickly.
Tuckpointing helps reinforce mortar joints before larger masonry repairs become necessary. In some Minnetonka homes, chimney work may also involve replacing damaged brick, repairing the crown, or fixing flashing issues near the roofline.
Older chimneys tend to show wear differently from house to house, too. Some may only develop cosmetic cracking for a while, while others could begin leaking surprisingly quickly once water regularly enters the masonry.
Chimney Rebuilds
Unfortunately, not every chimney can be simply patched or filled in to be repaired. Some eventually reach a point where sections of the structure need to be rebuilt altogether.
In Minnetonka, partial rebuilds above the roofline are fairly common because the upper section of the chimney is usually the most exposed to the elements year after year. Long-term moisture intrusion can also weaken the structure to the point that rebuilding becomes the safer long-term option.
Rebuilding allows deteriorated masonry to be removed and reconstructed properly, while correcting the underlying issues that contributed to the damage in the first place
