A chimney can provide your home with warmth, entertainment, and relaxation. It works hard to make you feel comfortable in your home. A quick look at a chimney may have you thinking they are indestructible. Although they are fairly durable, weather and usage over time can take its toll on your chimney. Some of the … Read more
As a homeowner, you should know that water damage and leaks are the worst problems you can experience. In many cases, by the time you notice water leaking into your property, there’s likely a lot more damage going on inside your walls or roof. If you see any wet spots on the ceiling or around … Read more
Having a fireplace in your home is a delight of its own, especially on cool fall evenings or when weathering a frigid winter. If you use your fireplace regularly, it needs to be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent health and safety issues, including moss build up. This step is crucial whether the fireplace was … Read more
Masonry steps provide a beautiful approach to your home. There’s nothing like pulling into your drive, walking up to your beautiful stone steps and entering your home. Unless those steps begin to suffer from any number of problems. The most common problems with masonry steps have solutions that are simple for a professional to repair, … Read more
.A fireplace has a positive effect on a home — the fire will warm you and your family in a way that no other heat source can. That said, the chimney attached to the fireplace requires regular maintenance to ensure your family’s safety. We’ve seen all kinds of chimney problems over the years — from … Read more
As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time looking at people’s chimneys and fireplaces. Can you guess the most common complaint that we hear? Aside from serious problems, the most frequent complaint is that homeowners just don’t like the way that their fireplace looks. It’s dated, out of style, doesn’t complement the rest of … Read more
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 winter weather approaches, we know a lot of people are eager to put their fireplace to good use. There’s nothing like a warm fire on a chilly day, but it’s important to ensure that your fireplace is as ready for winter as you are. Ask yourself, is your firebox ready for winter? If you’re … Read more
The weather takes its toll on everything, including the steps leading up to your house. Cycles of rain followed by sun and heat followed by cold can have unseen effects on your steps. Winter weather may cause the worst damage, though. Winter sun will melt snow and ice, which will find cracks and crevices in … Read more