Installation, Restoration & Repair contractor. RL Sanborn Masonry provides quality chimney services with tested results and affordable rates. Pointing, crowns and restoration to removals and rebuilds. We will leave you a 100% satisfied customer Guaranteed ! We are experienced with chimneys and all varieties of materials used to
masonry procedure. We are ethically committed to the safety and longevity of your chimney. We always use the recommended product(s) & procedure(s) For each application. With 25 years in the masonry trade we continue providing quality masonry services. Safety is our concern Chimneys are massive structures only as good as the footings they are set upon and the mortar joints which hold them together. Without proper maintenance, a chimney can lose it’s structural integrity. A common symptom of an ailing chimney may be leaks through interior walls. This can be caused by a fracture in the crown. A cracked footing generally is a result of a footing that has been poured above the frost line. An experienced mason will not opt For shortcuts in design or craftsmanship. An experienced mason has the knowledge to carefully evaluate your current chimney or professionally build you a new chimney. There are many individuals entering the field of chimney repair and far fewer masons. A chimney must be taken very seriously. An experienced qualified mason takes chimneys very seriously. Inexperienced chimney repairmen are risky. The low price is what lures most homeowners into these shortcuts. Inexperienced Individuals have no place tampering with a chimney and it's mortar. Attempting repairs, while lacking the knowledge of chimney design and construction is dangerous and costly. RL Sanborn Masonry has 25 years of experience building, restoring and repairing chimneys. We pour adequate reinforced footings, build brick chimneys,cut and set stone chimneys, install flues, clean outs, crowns (hand built with brick trim not precast), stone caps, piers and flashing as well as apply quality sealants masonry. We leave the job site as we found it. It is advisable to apply sealant to new and restored masonry to prevent the infiltration of water. Water permeates brick and mortar and when it freezes it expands and cracks the mortar and brick. This process repeats over time. Sealants last about 5 years and should be re applied to maintain the masonry For optimal longevity. If the mortar crumbles and the crumbling is consistent in most spots then it is time For a complete restoration. If the decay is isolated, some point work and or replacement of brick should be done. We would be delighted to offer you quality masonry services. Give us a call (207) 479-7567 We serve Portland, Maine and a 25 mile radius. |
Masonry Blog What is masonry? Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern the units are put in can strongly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction |
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