The last time we spoke on brick and mortar, we focused on the joints. Specifically, one part of the process, pointing and its variants: Pointing, the finishing of the mortar joints Repointing, repairing said joints Some specific varieties: tuckpointing, flush...
On a chimney, the crown is located across the top of the chimney. It is a solid cover that sits on the highest points of your chimney. Designed to be strong and perform well over a long period of time. Even though, over-time all structures start to fall. There are...
Living in the south, mainly along the Gulf Coast, then you know there are lots of rainstorms. Actually, we get more rain than anywhere else in the country, including Seattle. The ranking of the most amount of rainfall goes as follows: Mobile, Pensacola, and Seattle in...
What is a damper? A fireplace damper is normally located at least 8 inches above the firebox opening. The damper acts as a door separating the chimney and the inside of your home, allowing the smoke to exit when open. When the damper is closed, it prevents downdrafts...
