Q. I own a ranch home that is about 50 years old. About 10 or 12 years ago the facing of the chimney brickwork began to spall and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick pieces began to fall off a number of ...

In the old days the brick was sealed with a masonry sealer, a clear liquid that did such a... Sealing chimney bricks is job for professional SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Finally, one more note about inside chimney walls: the look of exposed brick chimneys is popular, but it's historically inaccurate, and can necessitate costly brick repointing.

Fireplace sends heat out, not in; insulate chimney bricks on the exterior to help. Updated: Feb. 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ... Your brick chimney is a giant heat sink to the outdoors.

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) developed years ago the most authoritative set of instructions on residential chimneys, including how to make a chimney crown waterproof. You should get this ...

Home Fix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is one finding a water leak in an attic.

What Can I Do About A Leaning Brick Chimney? A leaning chimney is not an optical illusion. It is a reality that needs to be addressed sooner, rather than later. If you look at the side of your ...