A stove or fireplace only works as well as the chimney attached, after all a chimney works as a team with its joint appliance. The chimney is in charge of fueling the system by drawing in the right amount of air. Without enough air a hot fire is out of …
4 Reasons Why Brick Remains The Best Construction Material
Bricks are used to construct residential homes, businesses, walkways, and retaining walls; basically, bricks are used for everything! That’s because brick is one of the best building materials available, but why? Here we detail the 4 key reasons brick is ranked among the very best: it is durable, beautiful, energy …
How To Restore Interior Brick Walls
If you live in an older building with interior brick walls, the brick might not be as beautiful as the bricks you see on TV, in the movies, or even at your friend’s brand new house. That’s because homes were generally built using the best bricks on the exterior, since …
The Art Of Brick Laying
Even if masonry work doesn’t make you warm and fuzzy inside (like it does us) there’s truly something special about watching an experienced bricklayer go to work. With smooth proficiency he or she applies the mortar in thick, generous layers, before adding the bricks to the stack. The most stunning …
Tips For Historic Masonry Restorations
Repairing and restoring historical masonry buildings, walls, and other structures presents a unique set of challenges. For one, the structure needs to be made to look as it did before, and when it comes to brick and mortar it is not always easy to find matching color options. A professional …
