Chimney Restoration usually refers to structures built prior to the mid-1900s. It is unusual, prior to that time, to find chimneys that were built with liners or with two layers of masonry. The mortar of unlined and single wall chimneys dehydrates with repeated use, loosening the bond between brick or stone. This weakening can result […]
Most people don’t think about their chimney during the summer months, but summer is a critical time to get needed maintenance issues out of the way before cool fall weather arrives. Masonry repair should ideally be completed in warm weather so that mortar sets up correctly. Small repairs can be made using an accelerant mixed
Author – Marge Padgitt As spring approaches homeowners are thinking about their exterior home maintenance and that should include their masonry chimney. Masonry, although very durable, does have some inherent issues that require regular maintenance. If left unattended, a masonry chimney can fail and cause damages to the nearby structure. Water is the enemy of