Many people don't know the basics about tools used in masonry, so we've put together a little FAQ's section to help explain the very basics about some of our tools.
Masonry Tools Basics
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Dayco General Masonry and Concrete Experts
Resources to help you decide what is best for your chimney, masonry, and concrete constructed areas of your home or business. Dayco General is here for all your residential and commercial needs.
What is the first thing that would need servicing or repair on a brick chimney?
The first thing that would need servicing on a brick and mortar chimney is the concrete cap. The cap, which is normally designed of poured concrete is the first line of defense against costly water damage. The cap is also the first thing on a...
What should we look for, in a chimney repair professional?
You'll want to look for the normal licensed and insured, but long experience and professional certifications are super important as well. This is something to look for particularly in a chimney repair professional. Here at Dayco, we have always...
Should we repair or replace our chimney?
Is it best to repair or replace a worn chimney? Here is the answer from the professionals at Dayco.
Minnesota Cold Weather Effects on Chimney Repair
Over time, Chimney masonry concrete can lose its integrity. Exposure to extreme weather, poorly–designed construction, or the use of improper building materials is one of the main causes of chimney deterioration especially in cold weather climates...
Best Chimney Repair MN
All chimney's deteriorate, masonry chimney's all go bad eventually. Repairs are expensive, we are the first to know this. We are in the position of knowing all your options though and can help you determine which is best for your situation. We will...
Chimney Reconstruction Quotes Minneapolis
In chimney reconstruction quotes, know older homes commonly have structural problems to resolve and that can include the need for chimney reconstruction. The amount of work may astonish you needed to bring a chimney from old to new with revised...
Repair Cracked Concrete Block Chimneys
We believe that all cracks deserve answers, so we will work to find the reason why your chimney blocks to fix the why before we fix the block itself. Why is there cracking? A typical reason for a chimney block crack is: frost is the main issue in...
Chimney Repair Contractor Quotes Minneapolis
When it pertains to chimney repair contractor quotes, know that older homes typically have structural issues to fix which can comprise the necessity for chimney reconstruction. The amount of work might shock you to bring a chimney from old to new...
Chimney Cap Repair Minneapolis/St. Paul MN
Chimneys typically display deterioration from the top down. The concrete cap at the very top of the chimney serves to protect the composite structure below. On a masonry chimney, the concrete chimney cap is quite commonly the first component of a...
Chimney Concrete Replacement Minneapolis
Chimney Concrete Replacement Minneapolis When it comes to Chimney Concrete Replacement, Dayco General Inc knows how to deal with the harsh Minnesota's climate, which can be quite a challenging, especially during the winters! Chimneys...
Chimney Masonry Repair Minneapolis
Chimney Masonry Repair Minneapolis No matter the age or style, at some point you may need chimney masonry repair. Chimneys do experience degeneration which in turn results in the need for repair work and/or maintenance. Small circumstances like a...
