by Russ Lis | Jul 27, 2025 | Chimneys and Masonry
Anyone who has looked closely at an older brick chimney or foundation wall has likely seen efflorescence, the chalky white deposits that form on masonry surfaces, even if they did not know the term for it. Efflorescence occurs when water moving through masonry...
by Russ Lis | Jul 26, 2025 | Chimneys and Masonry
A fireplace that looks visually intact after a storm can still have a functional problem that is not obvious without closer inspection, and this gap between appearance and function is a recurring theme in chimney-related claims. Draft, the upward flow of air and...