- FramingThe bracing or stiffening is accomplished by attaching structural grade plywood tightly to the wall framing. In engineering language, this strong or stiffened wall is referred to as a shear wall.
- FireplacesIn Los Angeles, we use the fireplace less frequently than other parts of the country. But for those crisp autumn nights and festive holidays, a warm fireplace is the gathering place for friends and family.
- New Construction
- MasonryMost people assume they can see damage in their chimney with the naked eye. Not true. Brick and masonry chimneys are constructed from concrete, mortar, steel, and iron. All of these materials will deteriorate due to temperature fluctuations and the change in seasons. A cracked chimney can cause serious problems to the structure of your fireplace. Moisture and all the different types of fuels we burn in our fireplaces can create pressure causing chimney and wall cracks on the inside and out. Actually, water causes more damage to chimneys than does fire or smoke.