tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072928385980973222.post8257531580947985649..comments2023-04-30T03:52:58.563-05:00Comments on Wood-Fired Heating and Cooking: Spalling brick a sign of severe moisture damageMarge Padgitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446228586431639863noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072928385980973222.post-76781214094330236922013-01-29T09:05:08.041-06:002013-01-29T09:05:08.041-06:00Traditional chimneys, or often called masonry chim...Traditional chimneys, or often called masonry chimneys, are very durable but the bricks are commonly subjected to regular exposure to heavy rain storms and other elements. An excellent preventive measure that can be practiced is to seal the bricks from water by applying quality water repellent made from a silane compound. Annual cleaning and inspection are also equally effective.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arrowroofingandsiding.com/" rel="nofollow">Cody Charlebois</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256429597292238142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072928385980973222.post-21043441860124246962013-01-14T07:27:44.298-06:002013-01-14T07:27:44.298-06:00Sometimes, spalling chimney bricks are hard to sal...Sometimes, spalling chimney bricks are hard to salvage, especially when the fracture has already widened and the bricks are already disintegrating. Prevention is surely effective, but when it’s too late to do anything, it’s best to replace the damaged chimney bricks. When planning to rebuild the chimney or some bricks, make sure you create a design that minimizes water intrusion; that’s another effective way to prevent such conditions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mcroofing.com/service-areas/alpharetta-roofing/" rel="nofollow">Sierra Nordgren</a>Sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125528971237435258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072928385980973222.post-35136097140577029472012-10-12T09:01:46.987-05:002012-10-12T09:01:46.987-05:00One of the best solutions to prevent bricks from s...One of the best solutions to prevent bricks from spalling is to coat the bricks with a sealant. This will prevent moisture build-up, which causes bricks to spall. Be mindful that too much application is never a good idea; bricks do need to breathe. This technique is ideal since it is easy to do and inexpensive.<br /><br /><a href="http://kerrisdaleroofinganddrains.com/carpenter-vancouver/" rel="nofollow">Linda Wise</a>Linda Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374393476551662342noreply@blogger.com