Brick Veneer Repair
Brick Veneer Repair in Riverton, UT
Brick veneer looks like solid brick, but it is a thin facing with a drainage gap behind it, and its problems show up differently. Grant North Masonry diagnoses cracked, loose or stained veneer and repairs it so the wall sheds water and looks whole again.
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What's Included
Brick Veneer Services We Offer
Veneer problems often start behind the brick. We check the face of the wall and the details that protect it, then repair what is failing.
Cracked Veneer Repair
Cracked bricks and stair-step cracks are repaired once the cause of movement is understood.
Loose Brick Replacement
Loose, chipped or missing bricks are replaced with matched units set in fresh mortar.
Veneer Repointing
Worn mortar joints are cut out and repointed to keep water from getting behind the brick.
Weep Hole and Drainage Checks
Blocked or missing weep holes are checked so water can drain from behind the veneer.
Bulging Veneer Evaluation
Sections that bulge or pull away from the wall are inspected and rebuilt where needed.
Sealed Openings and Trim Gaps
Gaps around windows, doors and trim are sealed to keep rain and snowmelt out.
What Is Veneer
How Brick Veneer Differs From Solid Brick
Most newer homes use brick veneer, a single layer of brick attached to the framed wall with a small gap behind it. The brick sheds most water, and weep holes at the bottom let any moisture that gets behind it drain out. It is a good system, but it depends on every detail working.
Because veneer is not holding the house up, repairs are different from those on solid brick walls. We look at how the veneer is attached and how water is leaving the wall before deciding how to fix it.
Cracks
Why Brick Veneer Cracks
Cracks in veneer usually come from settling, soil movement, thermal expansion or water damage. A stair-step crack that follows the mortar joints points to movement, while hairline cracks may only need repointing. We study the pattern to learn which one you have.
Repairing a crack without fixing the cause means it will return. If the wall is still moving, we tell you what we see and what should be addressed first.
Mortar and Water
Repointing and Water Protection for Veneer
Mortar joints are the first line of defense. When they crack or erode, water gets behind the brick and can reach the framing. We remove the failed mortar and repoint with mortar matched to the color and strength of your brick.
Windows, doors, rooflines and penetrations are common leak points. We seal the gaps we can reach in the masonry so rain and snowmelt stay out of the wall.
Stains
White Stains and Damp Spots on Brick Veneer
White powder on the brick face, called efflorescence, shows that water is moving through the wall and carrying salts to the surface. Damp spots and musty smells near exterior walls point the same way.
Cleaning the stains is only the first step. We trace the water path, correct it and then clean the brick so the staining does not come back.
Matching
Matching Brick Color and Texture
A repair should disappear. We match brick size, color and texture, then pair them with mortar matched in color and joint style. On older veneer, we sort and place units carefully so the new brick blends with the weathered face around it.
Matching takes patience, so we check samples before committing to a repair. If an exact match is not available, we explain the options before work begins.
Cost
What Affects Brick Veneer Repair Cost
The price depends on how many bricks are damaged, how large the cracked or loose area is and whether we need to address a water source behind the wall. Matching older brick can also affect the schedule.
You receive a written price after the inspection, with urgent repairs listed first. If more than one approach works, we show you the options and let you choose.
Service Area
Brick Veneer Repair Serving Riverton and Nearby Cities
Grant North Masonry repairs brick veneer from its base in Riverton, including Glen Aire and Monarch Meadows, and brings tools and materials to your property.
We also serve Salt Lake City, Orem, Provo and Sandy, including Glendale, Aspen, Rock Canyon and Granite, within about 30 miles. Estimates are free, and you speak directly with the mason.
How It Works
A Careful Veneer Repair Process
01
Inspect the veneer
We check cracks, joints, weep holes and trim details to find where water is getting in.
02
Plan and price
You receive a written price with urgent items first and options where more than one repair works.
03
Repair to match
Damaged brick and mortar are repaired with matching materials, then we review the finished wall with you.
Questions
Brick Veneer FAQs
Q1
What is the difference between brick veneer and solid brick?
Veneer is a single layer of brick attached to a framed wall with a drainage gap behind it. Solid brick walls are built of multiple layers that carry load.
Q2
Are cracks in brick veneer serious?
Hairline cracks are often cosmetic, but stair-step cracks, wide gaps or bulging can point to movement or water damage. We inspect the wall and explain what they mean.
Q3
Can you match my existing brick?
Yes. We match brick size, color and texture along with mortar color and joint style, and we explain the options if an exact match is hard to find.
Get Your Brick Veneer Checked Before Winter
Tell us what you are seeing and we will inspect the wall, find the cause and give you a written price at no charge.