Having a fireplace or stove means cozy nights by the fire, snuggled up with a mug or a glass, contentedly watching flames flicker. It also means a little bit of work, though that’s a little less fun to talk about. Keeping up with the necessary maintenance on your...
What is spalling? It’s a term used to describe masonry deterioration in brick and/or stone products as a result of severe moisture absorption or penetration. During spalling, the brick surface flakes off, leaving the inner layers exposed to additional water...
When a member of your family becomes sick, it is sometimes scary. When they have poisoning from something from inside of your home, it is something you need to have looked into immediately. But how do you know when it is coming and what the problem is? Household...
All masonry will eventually begin to deteriorate, but this is especially true of chimney masonry, which has to withstand an extraordinary amount of weather—positioned as it is at the very top of your roof, where it is in the direct line of fire of sun, wind, rain, and...
Whenever mold is present anywhere in your home, it is a serious situation that deserves immediate attention to protect the health of you and your family and to prevent the mold from spreading further into your house through your fireplace. According to the United...
The flue liner inside your chimney is one of the most critical components of the entire chimney system. According to the CSIA, problems in your chimney’s flue can present serious risks to your home and family, as it’s no longer able to perform its primary...
