Though brick and mortar steps are built to last, sometimes they need maintenance to ensure their longevity. After all, they have a hard job in a challenging environment. They deal with every change in temperature, all the inclement weather that comes with the changing seasons and we use them every day. Your masonry steps can … Read more
Masonry walls, steps, and chimneys seem permanent and impervious. After all, it’s strong and can take a lot of abuse — pretty darn near invincible right? Well, brick and mortar do make mighty building material, and with proper maintenance, your masonry construction will last a long time. Masonry has two enemies that can shorten its … Read more
As you might imagine, we’ve seen basements in every stage of flooding — from a tiny leak to an unpleasantly surprising indoor swimming pool. We also meet a lot of folks who worry about the possibility of water damage to their home and possessions. They have a lot of questions and aren’t sure what they … Read more
If you’ve struggled with a leaking basement, then you know how frustrating it can be. What you might not know is what causes the leaking in the first place. After all, the builders didn’t make a house with the intention of letting water into the basement, did they? Probably not. While some older homes with … Read more
Old man winter likes to play tricks on us — hitting us with freezing temperatures and tons of snow one week, and then more mild weather the next. While we tend to enjoy these brief reprieves from the bitter cold, these warm spells have another effect as well. They melt snow resulting in basement leaks. … Read more
We’ve shared some important information about making sure that your fireplace and chimney are safe and ready to keep you warm this winter. We know that for many of you, having a fire burning helps heat your home and reduce energy costs. In addition to that, your fireplace also plays another role in your life. … Read more
You’d think it would be easy to determine if you’ve got a leak in your basement. Sometimes it is — when you see standing water, you know you’ve got a problem! It’s not always so simple though. Leaks aren’t always easy to spot. Sometimes you have to act like a basement detective to figure out … Read more
As the seasons change from autumn to winter, spring thaw may be the farthest thing from your mind. It pays to be prepared. You can help prevent water leaking into your basement by ensuring that it flows away from your house. The best way to do that? Cleaning your gutters and removing any debris before … Read more
As the holidays approach, you’ve probably already put some thought into gifts for your loved ones. Children, spouses, parents, friends, and family alike — you have the perfect gift in mind for all of them. Tis better to give than receive, but there’s one recipient that you might have neglected. Your home. Where you hang … Read more
We recently reminded everyone to inspect the firebox in their fireplace and take care of any needed repairs before starting a fire this winter. In addition, you should make sure that your chimney is in tip-top shape before the snow starts falling. You may need routine maintenance, minor work, or major repairs. If you want … Read more