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Damage

Spalling

Masonry face flaking away — a moisture verdict, and it is not reversible.

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What is Spalling?

Brick or stone surface breaking off, driven by water absorbed into the unit and freezing, or by mortar harder than the brick forcing damage into the face instead of the joint. Once a face has spalled it cannot be repointed back; the unit is replaced. It is the reason mortar specification is treated as a compliance matter rather than a preference.

Related terms:TuckpointingWaterproofing

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We work on spalling every week across DFW. CSIA-certified, written quotes, financing available.

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Chimney fire, storm hit, active leak, or a flue you're not sure about? We answer 7 AM to midnight and the assessment ends in a written safe-to-use verdict — including a do-not-use notice when the evidence supports one. After-hours dispatch runs subject to crew availability.

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