Dear James: After using my wood-burning fireplace often this winter, I have found some long cracks in the brick and mortar outdoors. Is this something that needs immediate attention? -- MaryAnn L.
Dear James: I added a family room with a fireplace to my home last year. The solid brick chimney has developed several long cracks through the bricks and the mortar. Is this something I should be ...
Q. My 6-month-old block and brick chimney has developed some cracks. These 30- to 36-inch-long cracks run vertically through the brick, block and mortar joints. Should I be concerned? Are the cracks ...