How do you fix loose bricks in a chimney?

by | Sep 13, 2019 | FAQ

1. Clean the joints around loose bricks. … 2. Mix up some mortar in a bucket with your margin trowel. … 3. Apply mortar to the bottom side of the area where you need to reinstall your bricks. … 4. Place the brick(s) in place on top of the layer of...

How do I fix a crack in my chimney?

by | Sep 6, 2019 | FAQ

Repair Cracked Bricks on Your Chimney Individual chimney bricks that have a small crack or two can be repaired with a high-heat mortar and a caulking gun. Clean out the crack with the edge of the putty knife or with the screwdriver. Sweep the crack clean with the wire...
Chimney Fires – Causes and Prevention

Chimney Fires – Causes and Prevention

by | Sep 5, 2019 | Blogs

If you have got a chimney and fireplace you’ll probably wish to keep the fireplace going throughout the winter so as to stay heat. However, you’ll wish to stay within the fireplace wherever it belongs, and not within the chimney. Many homeowners have the...

Can crumbling bricks be repaired?

by | Sep 2, 2019 | FAQ

Surface repairs won’t fix the problem though they might improve the brick’s appearance in the short term. To deal with crumbling brick, address the underlying moisture problem and remove all damaged material. Old brick walls can lose their mortar and...