Every time you kick up your fireplace, another layer of soot and creosote flows through the firebox, chimney liner, smoke chamber, and damper. Over time this creates quite a mess, which is why your fireplace needs to be cleaned regularly. Burning wood creates creosote, which is actually a flammable substance. …
7 Things To Consider Before Picking Exterior Brick
Exterior bricks adorn the outside of a building and can be used to create a wall, chimney, pathway, pillars, and more. As one of the strongest man-made materials, brick offers nearly endless options and is known to withstand the test of time. It takes many years before bricks start to …
Need Foundation Repair? What You Need To Know
Without a solid foundation, it’s impossible to have a stable home. The foundation is one of the most important components of any structure. There are different types of foundations, including a full basement, a slab, or a crawl space. The materials used to craft the actual foundation can include blocks, …
Different Types Of Masonry Work
The word ‘masonry’ is often thrown around, but not always fully understand. A masonry structure includes anything built by fusing together materials with help from mortar. Mortar is a paste form of cement, when it dries it holds together a structure made of bricks, concrete, stone, marble, and other materials. …
Can You Paint Brick?
Brick is a durable material that can last for years and years, but that doesn’t mean you are going to love looking at the same brick wall forever. Painting bricks can offer a refreshed appearance that really alters the style indoors or out. Can you paint brick? – This all depends. …