Chimney & Masonry Blog

Here's something most homeowners don't realize until a mason points it out on their own chimney: mortar is supposed to wear out before the brick...

If a roofer or chimney contractor has ever mentioned a "cricket" on your roof and you pictured an actual bug, don't worry, you're not the first...

Someone tells you, "You need a chimney inspection," and, sure, that sounds reasonable, but it doesn't actually tell you much. There are three...

This is probably the number one question we field once fall rolls around: "How often do I actually need to do this?" Fair question. The honest...

Chances are you've already got your chimney sweep on the calendar for this year. Good. But there's another vent in your house that almost nobody...

The functionality of an effective chimney goes way beyond just being an apparatus used to allow smoke out of the fireplace. It acts to protect the...

Now on your way to work, imagine you see that cracks have started to appear in the brickwork, mortar has started to fall out between the joints, or...

What has been through several Maryland winters, summer humidity, heavy rain, and everything in between? Your chimney! But it is one question most...

The sometimes-forgotten part of your chimney that can save or cost you thousands of dollars. Most people who own a home do not think about what's...

It's not just one number, and no one who gives you one without asking you some questions first is guessing. There's a time that most Maryland...

A chimney may not appear to be a very complex construction but it is very important in ensuring that your home is safe and efficient. With time, the...

Purchasing a residence with a fireplace is thrilling. A fireplace and chimney add warmth and comfort and value, but the chimney could be hiding...