Chimney safety tips, maintenance guides, and answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. Written by our certified crew.
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Ventura's Victorian homes and Santa Paula's Craftsman bungalows often still stand on their original masonry chimney. Here is how we decide between a targeted repair and a full rebuild, and what separates one from the other.
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Spalling brick is one of the clearest signs a chimney's masonry is failing. Here is what causes it, how to tell how far it has progressed, and what restoring it correctly actually involves.
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A cracked chimney crown is one of the most common repairs we do, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Here is what a properly built crown requires, from the mix to the pitch to the bond break.
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A firebox takes direct heat every time a fire burns, and the refractory material inside it does not last forever. Here is how we assess firebox damage and what a proper rebuild involves.
Read MoreA cracked flue liner is not something to patch and hope for the best. Here is how relining works, why the smoke chamber often needs attention at the same time, and what materials hold up best in this climate.
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Mortar wears out before brick does by design, which is exactly why tuckpointing exists. Here is what proper mortar repair involves, and why doing it wrong causes more damage than leaving it alone.
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