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...
Stone Masonry
The Basics of Stone
Stone is a green building product. It's all natural and environmentally friendly. We can use it as a building product for either structural or veneer applications. Someone can reuse stone very easily as well which adds to its green characteristics. As stone masons, we...
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...
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 made it a priority to...
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 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...
Chimney Repair Minneapolis | Chimney Repair Professionals
Dayco General Inc. We are the Chimney Repair professionals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. If your chimney is in need of minor repairs, masonry repairs, or even total chimney replacement, our experienced chimney specialists will repair or replace your chimney in...