Serving the Minneapolis MN Area since 1991!
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Serving the Minneapolis MN Area since 1991!
Call Us! (952)449-8643
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Yes, you will be told it’s not ideal to do chimney repairs when the weather is less than ideal. There are several reasons for this, the primary one is that mortars do not set properly when temperatures are lower. Another reason is safety, roofs often become slick when...
Brick manufacturing is a straightforward process. We use any of these style bricks and sometimes also have availability of reusing bricks. Bricks are very universal and such a green building material. They last a very long time, but not forever. There are 3 common...
Here is a little bit about the history of Masonry Building Codes and How We Fit into It, with a lot of acronyms. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are the two organizations that are most responsible for building...
Chimneys typically display deterioration from the top down. The concrete cap or crown is at the very top of the chimney serves to protect the composite structure below. On a masonry chimney, the concrete chimney cap is commonly the first component of a chimney to...
Why does smoke come down our chimney? We’re wondering if you could look at our chimney for problems with venting. I can tell you we’ve had several opinions on how to fix it and you were referred by __ who told us you’d be able to figure it...
Dvorak Masonry knows value of quality chimney repair in Minnesota. Water intrusion is usually one of the major causes of chimney deterioration due to our severe winter weather. Whether your chimney needs minor repairs, masonry repairs, or possibly a complete chimney...
The first thing that would need servicing on a brick and mortar chimney is the concrete cap. The cap, which is normally designed of poured concrete is the first line of defense against costly water damage. The cap is also the first thing on a brick and mortar...
You'll want to look for the normal licensed and insured, but long experience and professional certifications are super important as well. This is something to look for particularly in a chimney repair professional. Here at Dvorak Masonry, we have always made it a...
Is it best to repair or replace a worn chimney? Here is the answer from the professionals at Dvorak Masonry.
Over time, Chimney masonry concrete can lose its integrity. Exposure to extreme weather, poorly–designed construction, or the use of improper building materials is one of the main causes of chimney deterioration especially in cold weather climates like Minnesota....
All chimney's deteriorate, masonry chimney's all go bad eventually. Repairs are expensive, we are the first to know this. We are in the position of knowing all your options though and can help you determine which is best for your situation. We will work with you to...
In chimney reconstruction quotes, know older homes commonly have structural problems to resolve and that can include the need for chimney reconstruction. The amount of work may astonish you needed to bring a chimney from old to new with revised standards and building...
