by Avery Soderman | Nov 26, 2014 | Chimney and Stove Fire Safety
Each year there are hundreds and thousands of fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves. These fires are responsible for injuries, and sometimes deaths, to family members and emergency workers. Fires can also rack up a loss in property damage...
by Avery Soderman | May 29, 2014 | Masonry Contractor
A masonry contractor is someone who repairs structures using stones, bricks, or even concrete. If you are in the market for a mason, there are several aspects you should consider during your narrowing down process. Specialist Masonry should be performed by...
by Avery Soderman | May 15, 2014 | Common Masonry Repairs
Having the masonry of your chimney inspected is just as important as having the inside of the chimney inspected. Wells & Sons chimney sweeps are also expert masonry contractors, who are trained to spot dangerous masonry problems as well as those that could later...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 2, 2014 | Factory-Built vs Masonry Fireplace
A warm, roaring fire in a fireplace is possible for all homeowners, not just those whose home was built with one. While masonry fireplaces and chimneys are generally included in a home when it is built, factory-built fireplaces are installed later on. Both of these...
by Avery Soderman | Jun 14, 2013 | Masonry Repair
One importance of having an annual chimney inspection is to discover if you might have any masonry damage. If your chimney was not sealed with the right materials, water can seep into the masonry causing the mortar to weaken and the bricks to deteriorate. There is...
