Archives for April 6, 2009

Efflorescence Causes (the dreaded white powder)

If you own a brick home and have a white powdery substance on some of your brick, block or stone then you have what is called in the trade, … [Read more...]

Black Mold On Your Masonry

I'll bet that most people will never know that they have mold within the masonry system of their home... until it is to late. Why? Well the effect is … [Read more...]

Brick Sealers Choosing Wisely

I have developed a healthy respect for the amount of damage sun and water can do to building materials over a short period of time.  Even the great … [Read more...]

A Hat For Your Chimney

It has been said that if you got out into the rain without your hat on, your head will get wet!  Pretty simple idea isn’t it… but you know what?  As … [Read more...]

Chimney Stains & Solutions

Have you looked at your masonry chimney lately? If so you have probably noticed some discoloration throughout the chimney brick or stone, … [Read more...]