Sep , My crew and I , Taking some preparations before applying the Parging Stucco Mortar cement.

When building a chimney, concrete blocks are probably the least favorable type of masonry to use Because they are made from poured concrete instead of natural stone or a kiln fired material, concrete blocks have almost no tolerance to extreme heat As a result, a concrete block chimney is subject to cracking after only a

Cracked Concrete Block ChimneysDetailed Inspection Photo Guide to diagnosing and acting on cracks in a concrete block chimney Cracked concrete block chimneys risk unsafe chimney flues, presenting fire and flue gas hazards in buildings Common Causes of Concrete Block (

Mar , Block chimneys do work, but as a general statement they are less than desirable Block chimneys are really meant to be surrounded with bricks They are more subject to cracking, leaning and leaking most any problem you can imagine As a general statement, if you have a block chimney built right against

Sep , I noticed several searches for chimney repair in my logs to my gallery, so here is a how too First off you will need some tools materials Morter Mix (I used x pound bags) Portland Cement (I used pound bag) Large Bucket Cement Glue used to prep the cinder block so the cement will stick

Join David Chernow and Christy Winters in learning how to repair vertical and inverted surfaces with Nitro Patch If you have cracks in your cinder blocks, or need a pick proof epoxy, Nitro Patch is the perfect product Nitro Patch is a solid, epoxy based patching compound used to repair concrete, brick, metal, steel,

Sep , Chimney repair for the ages Protect your chimney with a crown Chimney liners Prevent cracks with wire mesh DEAR TIM My chimney is constructed with concrete block and has a thin stucco coating I know the top of the chimney is not right and some of the blocks are falling apart There are also tiny

Sep , Chimney repairs are inevitable without routine maintenance and inspections Learn exactly what to look out for if you own a chimney or fireplace.

Mar , It is about years old The cinder blocks have disintegrated in spots and have been patched up with mortar Over that is kind of white stucco finishes that keeps flaking off I am going to put a new roof on this spring and I want to repair this chimney once and for all I would also, if possible, cover it with some

Oct , Mike shows him putting a cement patch and then tarring a roof around a old chimney How I repair chimneys (part of ) parge tar (Mike Haduck) Great job as usual Mike, Hey Mike, what do you do when someone has painted brick and you need to repair cracks, I have a block foundation that I wish I