In the masonry world, experience is measured not just in years but in the bricks laid, the structures built, and the challenges overcome. Ray Fleming, a 77-year-old veteran mason with a career spanning several decades, offers a wealth of knowledge and ins

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With winter weather arriving, masonry chimneys face months of prolonged exposure to wind-driven rains and melting snow. Continuous subjection to inclement weather can result in chimney deterioration, which, in turn, can present a potential safety hazard

Quite simply, a chimney cap is the least-expensive preve

Installing the Correct Chimney Cap A chimney cap is the least-expensive preventative measure to protect a chimney from deterioration.

Buggies
Magnum Products
Star Industries

Carts, Brick & Block
American Brick Saw Co., Inc.
Pave Tech
Star Industries
Sterling Handling Equipment, Inc.
Trowel Trades
Union Tools
VR Industries Inc

Cau

Brick, Concrete

Acme Brick Co

Amcor Oldcastle

American Eagle Brick Co Inc

Arriscraft Corp

Castalite Div Hillen

Clayson Steel

Gift Brick

Masonry Art by NawKaw Inc

Shouldice

Brick, Clay

Marion Ceramics Inc
Masonry Art by Nawkaw Inc
Maybrik by Gloria Enterprises
McAvoy Brick Co
McNear Brick & Block
Mount Savage Firebrick Co
Mutual Materials Co
Nash Brick Co
New Davidson Brick Co Inc

Brick Cement Chimney Accessories Joint Reinforcement Mortar