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Tuck-Point Tip

Tip: Tuck-Point Tip

by Don Mathis

Inspecting a Chimney

Video: Inspecting a Chimney

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

Rebuilding a Brick Chimney

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Temporary repairs are the common solution to a failing chimney, but often, a better choice is tearing down and rebuilding by Brendan Mostecki

Installing a Flue-Top Damper

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

Q & A: Finding and using star plates

by Jim Boorstein

Q & A: Repairing a firebox

by John Carroll

Q & A: Mortar for repointing bricks

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Site-made grout saw

Tip: Site-made grout saw

by Ethan B. Eikrtsen

Q & A: Severe downdraft in chimneys

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Removing hardened mortar from brick

by Vladimir Popovac

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

by Mark Eatherton

Replacing a Chimney Cap Online Membership Required

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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: Repairing a chimney cap

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Fixing deteriorated mortar

by Matthew Scolforo

Q & A: Patching a concrete pool

by James Maher

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