Spalling Brick Repair
Spalling is when the fired face of a brick peels away. Freeze and thaw, trapped moisture and hard mortar are usual causes. We replace the damaged brick, repair the joints and address the reason it happened.
- LookFlaking, peeling or popped-off brick faces
- CauseFreeze-thaw, trapped moisture, hard mortar
- FixReplace brick and renew mortar
- PreventionDrainage and breathable materials
What is included
- 1Cause found firstSpalling is a symptom. We look for water, hard mortar or a wall that cannot dry.
- 2Damaged brick replacedFaces that have lost their skin are cut out and replaced with matching brick.
- 3Right mortar this timeNew joints are mixed softer than the brick so they wear before it does.
- 4Water kept outFlashing, sealing and drainage are fixed so the new brick lasts.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We find the causeWe look closely at the masonry and trace the damage back to its source, because a repair only lasts if the cause is solved.
- 2We agree the planYou see what needs to come out, what stays and how the repair will blend with the old work.
- 3We repair and rebuildDamaged units and mortar are removed carefully and replaced with matching material, laid in the right order.
- 4We protect and tidyThe finished work is cleaned, protected where it makes sense, and the area is left clean.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Brick with missing or peeling faces
- Walls near the ground or planters
- Chimneys and parapets that take weather
- Brick next to hard cement repairs
From the first look to the final cleanup
- You askCall, text or send the form with your city and what you see.
- We lookA close look at the masonry, and a plain explanation of what we find.
- We repairThe cause is fixed first, then the damage, then the finish.
Common questions
Why is my brick flaking?
The usual cause is water getting into the brick and freezing, or cement mortar that is harder than the brick and traps moisture. We look at both.
Can spalled brick be turned around?
Sometimes the face can be flipped if the brick is deep enough, but most often we replace it. We explain which fits your wall.
Does sealer stop spalling?
A breathable sealer can slow it. A non-breathable coating can make it worse, so we choose carefully.
Services that pair with this one
Brick RepairCracked, loose and missing bricks replaced and blended so the wall is whole again.See the service Brick
Tuckpointing and RepointingWorn mortar joints ground out and refilled so the wall sheds water again and looks crisp.See the service Restoration
Masonry WaterproofingKeeping water out of brick, block and stone walls with repairs, coatings and flashing.See the service Find your city
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Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.