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Understanding Building Codes and Their Importance in Masonry

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...

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Essential concrete chimney cap repair and roof protection

Chimney Cap Repair: Essential Protection for Your Chimney

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...

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How to choose a professional chimney repair contractor

How to Choose the Right Chimney Repair Professional?

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...

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Protecting your brick chimney from harsh winter weather

How Minnesota Cold Weather Affects Chimney Repair?

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....

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