If a chimney needs to be replaced, you’ll want to know how much you can expect to spend. However, this will depend on exactly what parts of the chimney need to be replaced. Furthermore, if repairs can be undertaken, you may be able to avoid replacing some or all of the chimney and reduce your costs even further. Replacing Chimney Flashing On the exterior of the chimney, where it meets Read More…
Homeowners rarely inspect their roofs and pay even less attention to chimneys, which means damage may not become apparent until a survey is carried out. At this point, you may find your property, or your potential new home needs to have the chimney stack rebuilt. If so, you’ll want to know exactly what your options are and how much the repairs are likely to cost. What Repairs Read More…
Asbestos is commonly referred to by its colour, which is why many people assume you can determine whether asbestos is present via a visual inspection. However, there are many different types of asbestos and, confusingly, they are different colours. Of the six types of asbestos, three were most frequently used industrially. These are chrysotile (white asbestos), crocidolite (blue asbestos), and amosite (brown asbestos). In its natural form, asbestos has a Read More…
Brick arches can be used to provide structural support but, nowadays, they’re more commonly incorporated into masonry as a decorative feature. Before you can begin building, you’ll need to decide what type of brick arch you want to create. Horseshoe arches, pointed arches, and Jack arches are popular but segmented arches are most frequently seen on residential land. You may want to install a segmental arch across a gateway or Read More…
Holes can form in brick walls for many reasons. An old piece of mortar may become dislodged, for example, or a cable may be removed, leaving a hole in its place. Fortunately, filling holes in brick is relatively easy to do and you can ensure the wall looks as good as new in no time. Filling Holes in Mortar If the hole is in the mortar, Read More…
A hole may not impact the functionality of a wall, but it can certainly affect its appearance. If you want to keep your property in tip-top condition, you’ll need to know how to patch a hole in a brick wall. People tend to assume these types of repairs are difficult or require specialist skills, but, in fact, you can repair a hole in a brick wall relatively easily and with Read More…
Keeping your property well-maintained enhances its visual appeal, but it can also help to maintain its value. Although you may need assistance from a professional for some property maintenance tasks, plugging a hole in brick isn’t one of them. In fact, you’ll be surprised at just how straightforward repairing a hole in brickwork can be. What Do You Need to Repair a Hole in Brick Before Read More…
If left untreated, bricks can absorb a significant amount of water. When this happens, it can limit the integrity of a wall and potentially cause structural issues. Additionally, if the bricks in the walls of your home absorb water, it could lead to a range of problems, including damp inside the property or mould growth. However, you can seal bricks to prevent them from absorbing water, thus protecting the property Read More…
As bricks are porous, they’re capable of absorbing a significant amount of water. In some instances, damp masonry can cause the interior face of a wall to show signs of damp or even fungal mould. Furthermore, saturated brickwork could limit the stability of a wall. Due to this, it’s important to increase the water repellent properties of brickwork and stop water from coming through brick walls. Has Read More…
Most property owners don’t spend much time inspecting the walls of their buildings but holes in brickwork affect the appearance of a wall. In addition to this, larger holes could increase the amount of water that’s absorbed by the brickwork, which could cause issues such as penetrating damp. As a result, you’ll want to visually inspect the masonry regularly, so that you can identify damage or wear and tear. Read More…