Here is a little bit about the history of Masonry Building Codes and How We Fit into It, with a lot of acronyms. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are the two organizations that are most responsible for building...
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The Basics of Mortar
The primary component of all masonry is mortar. Mortar is a mixture of sand, lime, and cement. That is really all there is to mortar. See my story could end, but mortar is so much more interesting than this. There are 5 commonly used mortar types, These types are...
Chimney Cap Repair – The Key To It All
Chimneys typically display deterioration from the top down. The concrete cap or crown is at the very top of the chimney serves to protect the composite structure below. On a masonry chimney, the concrete chimney cap is commonly the first component of a chimney to...
Chimney Repair Minneapolis, MN Area
Dayco General knows value of quality chimney repair in Minnesota. Water intrusion is usually one of the major causes of chimney deterioration due to our severe winter weather. Whether your chimney needs minor repairs, masonry repairs, or possibly a complete chimney...
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 like Minnesota....
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 work with you to...
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 standards and building...
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 with upgraded...