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Chimneys are not particularly complicated, but most people really don't understand how they work. Knowing the basics will make sense of the whole process of building or rebuilding a chimney and how to avoid common chimney-related problems. Most chimneys are masonry: constructed of brick, concrete blocks, or stone. Cracks in the chimney crown or cap can cause the bricks to spald and the joints to become loose. When this happens, if there is minimal damage, we can replace the cap and tuck point the joints or replace the mortar. However, in most cases where there is water damage, it is best to rebuild the chimney and install new flues and a new cap. When rebuilding, we add a concrete additive to the cap for longer life. Also available is mortar coloring for tuck pointing and specialty rain caps. |
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