Parapet wall is one of the most common element of Chicago architecture. It crowns walls on great majority o flat roof buildings. Due to its exposure to harsh Chicago weather parapet wall requires attention and proper maintenance. Masonry waterproofing is the process of treating masonry surfaces with chemical agents, to make them repel water. It is a common maintenance service which prolongs the life of masonry by minimizing its exposure to water damage. Here at BestBrickmasters we pride ourselves in providing solutions to all types of leaks which occur on masonry walls.
Masonry waterproofing is the process of treating masonry surfaces with chemical agents in order to make them repel water. Recently, it has became a common maintenance service in our area. It's purpose is to prolong the life of masonry by minimizing its exposure to water. It is also a very effective way to stop existing leaks. Treating masonry allows walls to shed the water, from wind driven rains, instead of absorbing it. Let's blame it on porosity. Majority of masonry walls are porous, some more then others.
Whether the chimney is made of masonry or frame it should have a chimney liner. Frame chimneys are usually lined with b-vent type liners and are not a subject of this article. We will concentrate on masonry chimneys at this time. Clay flue liners are perfect example of a masonry chimney lining. They offer perfect protection from extreme heat of exhaust fumes. However, many chimneys either don't have clay liners or their flue pipes are damaged with age. Chimney without the liner is exposed to high temperatures and condensation.
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