by Richard Creswell | Jan 24, 2017 | Winter Masonry Problems
Your masonry chimney is built to last a lifetime, but nothing is harder on it than cold weather. While the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has named water as the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. Cold weather is what makes water do so much damage....
by Richard Creswell | Feb 27, 2016 | Winter Masonry Problems
Here in Maryland, we can see quite a bit of snow and ice each winter. Heavy amounts of snowfall can lead to some big problems with your chimney, and, if left unrepaired, these problems can get even worse. Have you noticed cracked or loose bricks on the outside of your...
by Richard Creswell | Jan 30, 2015 | Winter Masonry Problems
Masonry chimneys are often viewed as elegant, robust structures that can stand the test of time. After all, chimneys used to only be constructed with masonry materials and many aged chimneys still exist today, even functioning to vent smoke from fireplaces. However,...
