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Inspecting a Chimney Video: Inspecting a Chimney

An expert mason walks you through his diagnosis of a failing chimney  by Brendan Mostecki

Smaller, better mortar hoe
Smaller, better mortar hoeOnline Membership Required

Short handle mortar hoe by John Carroll

Masonry fireplace, without the mason
Masonry fireplace, without the mason

The Mosaic Masonry System is designed for any builder or do-it-yourselfer installation by Justin Fink

Installing a Flue-Top Damper
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Installing a Flue-Top DamperOnline Membership Required

A rooftop model keeps rain outside and conditioned air inside by Mike Guertin

Q & A: Repairing a firebox

by John Carroll

Q & A: Mortar for repointing bricks

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Tying a chimney to a house

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Standard-efficiency gas appliances vented into masonry chimneys

by Mark Eatherton

Q & A: Severe downdraft in chimneys

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Venting high-efficiency boilers into masonry chimneys

by Mark Eatherton

Replacing a Chimney CapOnline Membership Required

Homeowners rarely see their chimney caps, and few people have ever called me to repair them. But when I'm asked to inspect a roof or an attic, I generally find myself looking down at the top of the chimney. by Fred Lugano

Q & A: Smoke shelves and chimney draft

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

A Rumford Fireplace, Southwestern StyleOnline Membership Required

A California mason combines the adobe look of a kiva with the heating efficiency of a Rumford by Vladimir Popovac

Building an Efficient FireplaceOnline Membership Required

A variation of the Rumford design reflects heat into the room rather than letting it disappear up the chimney by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: A brick chimney in place of metal

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

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