A masonry chimney raised decades ago was rarely tied to the house the way current construction requires. Here is how that older connection responds when the ground shakes across Studio City and the surrounding valley.
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Tract construction across the valley shifted from full masonry chimneys to factory-built metal systems as the decades went on. Here is why telling the two apart changes what an inspection or repair actually needs to cover.
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The materials and hand methods used to build a firebox and smoke chamber decades ago were different from what goes into new construction. Here is how that original build shows its age from the inside.
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Damper hardware changed as building practices moved through the decades. Here is how to read the style installed in your fireplace and what decades of use typically do to it.
Read MoreMortar mixes and application methods used decades ago were not identical to what goes into a repair today. Here is why matching the original mix matters when tuckpointing an older masonry chimney.
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The way a chimney was sealed to the roof decades ago was not always built to last as long as the masonry around it. Here is how older flashing methods differ from current practice, and what that means for water intrusion today.
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