Home inspections are an exhaustive task where an inspector goes over everything with a fine-toothed comb. No inspection report is perfect, but you should address issues that might cause hesitation from potential buyers. Doing so means selling your home can be quicker and for more money. A few hundred dollars’ worth of investment in repairs … Read more
During the winter months, sitting next to a warm, crackling fireplace is often the highlight of a busy day. Many homeowners prize their fireplaces, taking good care of them to make sure they provide warmth and comfort for years. One major problem with fireplaces is that if there isn’t an actual fire burning, all you … Read more
If you have a basement in your house, then you know the convenience that comes with having all of that extra square footage. Whether it is an area for living, recreation or storage, a basement provides homeowners with extra space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, with that extra space … Read more
Brick or stone steps are a beautiful and long-lasting option for steps leading up to your home or garden. However, the fact that they last long does not mean they will survive forever with no upkeep. The longer your masonry steps go without being checked, the more likely they are to develop dangerous flaws. To … Read more
Have you ever paid attention to older chimneys? If so, you might have noticed that many of them have large white stains on their exterior surface. These white stains are known as “efflorescence”. While they are not necessarily damaging to the chimney, they can be an indication of serious problems inside the chimney that need … 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
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
At Ray Arnold Masonry & General Contracting, we’ve seen all kinds of masonry problems in need of repair. Some have been small fixes and others have been large jobs, but our skilled experts know how to take care of any masonry problem you may have. Curious if you have masonry problems that need to be … Read more