Chimney crowns are roofs for a chimney and the vast majority of them are installed incorrectly. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) developed years ago the most authoritative set of instructions on ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

Q:We searched for ways to brace our chimney and were referred to a chimney builder by an earthquake retrofitting company. I don't recall the specifics but the job involved steel rods inside all four ...

Q. This week: The brick chimney on our 1930's era house looks like it needs repair. From the ground I can see cracks in the bricks, and some of the cement and pieces of the bricks have come off and ...

Q. After our brick chimney deteriorated severely, we had the top six rows of brick replaced and a new concrete chimney cap put on top. The first year went fine, and we were happy with the work. But ...

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material. It ...