by Clifford Brand | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Is the chimney ready? Chimney caps need a good solid base to attach to so that they do not blow off (and potentially cause more damage.) Flue tiles on top These photos show a chimney with a flue tile extending out of the top of the chimney. The stainless steel rain...
by Clifford Brand | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why Your Chimney Needs A Rain Cap Keeps rain and animals out / Keeps the fireplace damper from corroding / Specialty caps stop down drafts and keep driving rain and wind out / Protects the interior of the chimney from freeze damage / Smart preventative maintenance The...
by Clifford Brand | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
If your open fireplace smokes, a fireplace smoke guard can be an easy solution to the problem. Note: there are many factors that can cause a fireplace to smoke, so it is important to find out EXACTLY what factor (or combination of factors) is causing the condition. We...
by Clifford Brand | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Caps, All Kinds Of Caps! Stainless steel, copper, black mild steel, round, square and rectangular. Click on photos to enlarge. 14963 14903 14845 14807 14803 14748 14703 14601 14515 14498 13751 13860 13630 13601 13532 13530 13510 13401 13301 13230 13212 13210 13134...
by Clifford Brand | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nothing is getting through this cap! No, it’s not a robot head from A low-budget sci-fi movie from the 1950s. It is not a hair dryer from a beauty shop in the 1950s either. THIS IS THE MONSOON CAP! Straight out of Area 51 This space-age chimney raincap did not...
by Clifford Brand | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
HeatShield Chamber Coat HeatShield Chamber Coat is an insulating, high-temperature refractory mortar, developed specifically for parging smoke chamber walls. When properly applied, it will restore the integrity of your fireplace. This product will insulate, seal gaps,...
by Clifford Brand | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chimney Liners – Chimney Fires Terra cotta, pumice, stainless steel; learn about these extra layers of protection. Chimney flue liners were an upgrade… For hundreds of years chimneys were built without liners. The masons would coat the inside of the...
by Clifford Brand | Aug 1, 2021 | Brick and stone chimney repair, Uncategorized
Mortar joint damage from freeze-thaw cycles. Call (503) 583-5077 Wet mortar being placed into prepared mortar joints Mantle tuckpointing restoration Completed tuckpoint repair More on tuckpointing It’s another beautiful day in Oregon and today we re-pointed another...
by Clifford Brand | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chimney Flashing Chimney flashing consists of 2 types of flashing Chimney flashing comes in 2 styles and a few different types of material that the flashing is made from. Call to schedule a cleaning and/or repair bid (503) 583-5077 Chimney flashing keeps water from...
by Clifford Brand | Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Tamoseal – Waterproofs And Preserves The Chimney Crown TAMOSEAL is a cement-based, polymer-modified material designed to waterproof concrete and masonry. When you should have Tamoseal applied If the chimney crown is still bonded well to the brick below, you...
