Tuck pointing, which is the process of removing damaged or deteriorated mortar from between bricks, is a crucial part of maintaining the integrity of your home's masonry. This video provides a...
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[caption id="attachment_1934" align="alignright" width="213"] Grinding out deteriorated mortar.[/caption] My roofer told me that my chimney needed pointing, or tuck-pointing. What exactly does the...
[caption id="attachment_1412" align="alignleft" width="187"] These mortar joints are unusually thin to start out with but must be tuckpointed back in and the column waterproofed.[/caption] A...
[caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="300"] Wood burning stoves such as this old one add character and charm to any room."The same amount of Carbon Dioxide is released when the wood...
If you installed a cap on your chimney that was not stainless steel there is a likelihood that you have rust stains on on the top of your chimney which are very unsightly. Removing rust stains...
[caption id="attachment_864" align="alignleft" width="262"] Spark guards can be ornate, like the one pictured, or plain but are a great wood burning tool because they contain sparks.[/caption] The...