Brick, especially older brick or brick that has never been treated with water repellent has a tendency to crack or flake off as a result of freeze thaw damage and general wear and tear. Although...
Month: June 2010
So, you've either built a new home or simply rebuilt your chimney, but now you see cracks. This can be disheartening, especially if you've just had the chimney replaced due to structural problems or...
Because chimneys extend so far above the roofline, they are especially prone to damage from the elements. Once brick start to crack or spall, the integrity of the chimney goes downhill pretty...