Firebrick Pattern Options for Your Firebox

The bricks and mortar that are used to construct your firebox are durable and made to last for years. However, they can still suffer damage over time from the direct exposure to extremely high temperatures. Have noticed any cracked or chipped bricks in your firebox?...

How Ivy Can Damage Your Chimney

While many homeowners like the look of ivy and other climbing vines growing against their masonry chimneys, they probably do not like the problems associated with these plants. Ivy roots can be invasive and grow into cracks and crevices that exist in bricks and...