Brick sealers choosing wisely

by Michael Olding

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 Pyramids constructed of solid, quarried stone have fallen prey to the constant barrage of wind, rain and ultra-violet light.

So if you want to protect the masonry on your home or business and shield yourself from the expensive damage these natural forces can cause, read these tips.  They will help you to decide if sealing your masonry is a prudent choice. Read more

A hat for your chimney

by Michael Olding

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 simple as it is, it is true.

Like a hat for your head, a chimney crown is a hat for your chimney.  The purpose of the crown is to shed rain water from the top of the chimney and to keep it from entering into the chimney shell; keeping it dry.  Let’s take a look at the different types of masonry crowns used widely today… ok? Read more

Brick Sealers

Protecting your masonry today with a quality masonry sealer will save you thousands tomorrow in unwanted repairs particularly if you have a very porous masonry wall that sucks in water. Usually you can tell by the sign of damage exhibited on the wall such as missing mortar joints, pieces of bricks laying on the ground or the wall appearing as if it is wearing down. Read more