30th June 2010
Nothing is scarier than thinking about small, possibly deadly invaders entering your home. When you think of insect invasion, I would think that the first thing that comes to mind are ants and termites, but what about bees? If your chimney is not capped u...
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10th June 2010
Chances are that in your chimney's lifetime it will experience damage. It is important to use a water repellent and fill any cracks as early as possible or else they will simply worsen and deepen into a problem that cannot be fixed with the purchase of a ...
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10th June 2010
The source of water problems should always be treated as a process of elimination. There are innumerable points of entry for water into a home. Here in Cincinnati we get thousands of calls asking for my service technicians to come out and give their exper...
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03rd June 2010
Chimneys extend high above the roofline of most homes. The brick on the portion of the chimney extending up has no protection whatsoever. There is nothing shielding it from the driving winds and rains that fall. Since there is no protection for the brick ...
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03rd June 2010
Convertibles have tops, pools have covers, convertibles have roofs, and chimneys have caps. These counterparts to these different items are essential, and it is essential for any chimney no matter how tall or wide it is to have a crown. If there wasn't a ...
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02nd June 2010
Each and every chimney should have a crown. The crown is the concrete structure on the top of a chimney. They top off the chimney the same way a roof tops off a house. Crowns are created from concrete, which is a mixture of sand, stones, and Portland ceme...
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24th May 2010
Nothing is more frustrating than spending large amounts of money on either the construction of a brand new chimney or replacing the brick on your chimney just to see cracks appear within the next year. There are countless reasons why these cracks occur, a...
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14th May 2010
Chimneys are especially vulnerable to the elements because they project so high above the roofline. There is no protection for them at such a high altitude. Once damage is present on the chimney, if the brick begin to crack or spall, it is only a matter o...
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06th May 2010
Sealing your deck from the damaging elements is a necessary part of the maintenance of a deck to be proud of. This maintenance can seem cumbersome, but using the proper tools and taking the appropriate steps can leave you with lasting results, greatly ext...
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20th April 2010
Chromated copper arsenate treated wood, or CCA treated wood, has caused eyebrows to raise in question from all around the country. Is this type of wood safe for my deck? It is safe for my children to play on? The answer: yes. The Environmental Protection ...
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19th April 2010
Every year home owners have to think about cleaning the deck - again - and preparing it for use in the warm months. With the right tools, this yearly project will not be an issue for you! A deck is a horizontal surface, meaning it absorbs maximum sun dama...
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22nd March 2010
DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is one of the most greatly trusted stains on the market. This stain is environmentally friendly, saving you the hassle of putting sheets on your landscaping before staining. This stain by DEFY is available in five differen...
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15th March 2010
Decks are weathered at different rates, but it can be agreed that all are subjected to the elements to the point of slow deterioration. The snow, ice, and rain simply sit on your deck, as opposed being on your roof or siding, where they can simply slide o...
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05th November 2009
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Why should you even bother to install a liner? They aren't cheap, but their benefits definitely outweigh their cost. The liner will protect your flue system, damaged or not, from the transfer of heat in your system to nearb...
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