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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Grinding out deteriorated mortar. My roofer told me that my chimney needed pointing, or tuck-pointing. What exactly does the mean? Sherry C. Albany, NY Sherry, We often get calls from...
These mortar joints are unusually thin to start out with but must be tuckpointed back in and the column waterproofed. A fireplace provides so much warmth to your home, not only in heat but adding...
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 is burned, as would happen if the tree were ... left in the...
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...
Spark guards can be ornate, like the one pictured, or plain but are a great wood burning tool because they contain sparks. The burning of wood is a huge biomass burning industry used to spin...