Q: Our house has an unusual chimney made with irregular stones. The existing cap is in poor shape. What’s the best way to install a cap on a masonry chimney? A: The chimney cap I’d build would be a ...

Your chimney looks fine from the yard — but inspectors know better.

Our house has an unusual chimney made with irregular stones. The existing cap is in poor shape and I’m worried about damage. Each contractor I talk with has a different solution and none of them are ...

Q: The old cement chimney cap on top of my brick chimney is badly cracked and beyond repair. How do I build up a new concrete cap on the chimney?

Rob Robillard is a general contractor and editor of AConcordCarpenter.com. Q. What is the proper installation for a squirrel-protector cap for a residential chimney? I’ve been told that our cap is too ...

Nobody throws a party for their flue system. No one puts "schedule masonry inspection" on their vision board. But here's the thing — a little attention now saves you from a financial nightmare later.

There are best practices when it comes to chimney caps or crowns. Unfortunately, most roofers, masons and chimney sweeps are either unaware of them or don’t use them. I estimate that fewer than 1 in ...