Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...
Q:What is the best way to waterproof my chimney? The bricks tend to absorb water, and I get some leaks. A: Bricks do not usually absorb water, unless the bricks are common and old. In the old days the ...
Should I have a masonry sealer put on my brick chimney? If so, why? My chimney sweep recommended a chimney cap. Why? BARBARA CHALOKAS Arlington, Mass. If there are no leaks in the chimney, there is no ...