The chimney shoulder is an area on any stack that should not be neglected. Since this section of the chimney begins to narrow as the masonry gets … [Read more...]
A Brick Repair in Cincinnati…
August 22, 2011 By
A web site reader sent me an email with photos he took of a Cincinnati brick repair he had contracted to have done by a ‘stone mason’. I am … [Read more...]
Chimney Repair What a Mess
August 11, 2011 By
People do not usually hire someone to perform a chimney repair because they really want to. They hire someone to perform a chimney repair because of … [Read more...]
Masonry Repair – Another Deteriorating Brick Wall
May 12, 2011 By
Masonry repair is likely one the best preventative maintenance dollars you can spend. Why? Simply that it cost a lot less to perform a masonry repair … [Read more...]
Stucco Repair Needed For Bulged Stucco
March 15, 2011 By
Older buildings with stucco surfaces require periodic stucco repair to maintain the integrity of the original building exterior surface. Tudor style … [Read more...]
Chimney Damage by Water Saturation & Freeze – Thaw
March 9, 2011 By
When excessive moisture enters into a masonry smokestack it will be the cause of expensive chimney damage. Take a look at your masonry after a rain … [Read more...]
Masonry Repair of Cracks
February 21, 2011 By
Masonry repair of cracks has increased quite a bit over the last few years do to odd weather over the past several years. Many homes & … [Read more...]
Masonry Freeze-Thaw Damage
January 24, 2011 By
This photo is another example of the damage freezing weather can inflict on masonry walls. Chimneys, masonry retaining walls and brick paving are … [Read more...]
Another rainy day before the FREEZE!
January 2, 2011 By
A lot of rain occurred in Cincinnati over the last few days. As I was driving around town looking at chimney repair and masonry estimates, I noticed … [Read more...]
Freeze-Thaw Results: Damage to Masonry & Chimneys
December 30, 2010 By
Just a week ago the temperature was a bone chilling 8 degrees but tomorrow it will be be a balmy 58 springtime degrees with locally heavy … [Read more...]
