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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Dear Christine: The dampness on the floor is most probably from water coming in through the brick walls. It is important to correct this because if the floors are damp, the lumber and insulation ...

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Three years ago I had to replace half my chimney at a cost of thousands of dollars because of crumbling mortar and cracked bricks. The mason who finished the job told me I needed to have the chimney ...

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 ...