by Cliff Brand | May 18, 2024 | Chimney Repair
We like to surround the work area with fabric runners and movers blankets whenever possible; this protects the roof and makes clean up easier at the end of the job. Another factor that is to be considered is working in hot weather. Ashphalt composition...
by Cliff Brand | May 17, 2024 | Chimney restoration
The original construction of this chimney was of gray cinder blocks from the roof up. The new owner of the home wanted us to demolish the gray blocks and duplicate the original brick work at the ground level. First, we had to source the brick. We found a...
by Cliff Brand | May 6, 2024 | Chimney Repair
We repair chimney stucco damage in Portland. This chimney is about a quarter of a mile from the ocean. At one time it had a very nice stucco job on it that was well formulated and well applied. The stucco has pulled away over time due to water intrusion and freeze...
by Cliff Brand | May 4, 2024 | Chimney restoration
Chimneys can be painted. The important point on painting chimneys is preparation, for preparation will determine whether or not the paint job will fail in the future. Oftentimes on painted chimneys the paint is applied to cover up a problem or defects in the...
