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 ...

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: Lightning hit my chimney on Nov. 11, so I called for bids on repair, and chose one to do the work. The contractor repointed antique bricks, rebuilt the concrete crown (cap), put in flue liners from ...

I share how to ensure the new mortar you use matches the existing. You should also inspect the chimney crown. Be sure it is in great shape and is constructed per the BIA guidelines. You may discover ...