Help Choosing Product for Mortar Repair

[adamyoung80]

I've owned my current home for (4) years and had the fireplace cleaned last year. The home was built in 1987 and I believe this is all original. I've yet to use the fireplace. Recently, while installing a chain screen some of the mortar or cement fell out between the exterior brick veneer and the steel firebox. What would a professional use to fix this? Should I chip it all away and replace the the entire joint?? Thanks in advance!

 

[MRD1985]

Personally I would scrape all the loose stuff out, and then pack it as best as possible with mortar mix.

 

[bholler]

Any mortar will do but it will crack eventually, just too much difference in expansion and contraction. I typically use chambertech because it is a bit more flexible and resistant to cracking

 

[adamyoung80]

Personally I would scrape all the loose stuff out, and then pack it as best as possible with mortar mix.

Okay thank you!

 

[adamyoung80]

Any mortar will do but it will crack eventually, just too much difference in expansion and contraction. I typically use chambertech because it is a bit more flexible and resistant to cracking

I would prefer to use the chambertech, but I'm only seeing $100+ larger containers. Would this work? It's premixed, so one less thing for me to goof on. Says it bonds to masonry and metal.

 

[bholler]

I would prefer to use the chambertech, but I'm only seeing $100+ larger containers. Would this work? It's premixed, so one less thing for me to goof on. Says it bonds to masonry and metal.

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Just use regular mortar. Furnace cement is extremely brittle

 

[adamyoung80]

Just use regular mortar. Furnace cement is extremely brittle

Okay thanks for all your help! Would you consider this regular mortar?

 

[bholler]

Okay thanks for all your help! Would you consider this regular mortar?

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Yes type s is fine

 

[adamyoung80]

Yes type s is fine

Excellent, I appreciate your help! Can't wait to enjoy this fireplace. Happy New Year!