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		<title>Doing a Visual Check of Your Own Chimney</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your chimney&#8217;s purpose is to vent the products of combustion (heat, moisture, creosote, carbon monoxide, and other dangerous elements) from gas, oil or solid fuel appliances or fireplaces, thereby keeping you and your family safe. If is important to do &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/doing-a-visual-check-of-your-own-chimney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why does a chimney lean?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[chimney foundation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a situation that develops with some older chimneys that becomes obvious when a fireplace structure that is built on an outside wall of a home appears to be leaning or pulling away from the house. The main cause &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/why-does-a-chimney-lean/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why your fireplace isn&#8217;t venting properly</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fireplaces require a lot of air to facilitate the combustion process.  Often when a fireplace is not drawing adequately, it is because it is starving for air.  This is particularly common in homes which have been “weatherized” or recently built &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/why-your-fireplace-isnt-venting-properly/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What is &#8220;Tuckpointing&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Brick Repair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common masonry repair is called &#8220;tuckpointing&#8221;, &#8220;repointing&#8221;, or just &#8220;pointing&#8221;.  Below is a thorough description of how this repair is performed &#8211; and why it&#8217;s important to get it done right. A thoroughly done tuckpoint consists of grinding out &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/what-is-tuckpointing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Improving the life of your brickwork</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A very simple way to improve the longevity of your brickwork &#8211; and improve its looks &#8211; is to get the brick cleaned with a masonry detergent and sealed with a high quality masonry sealer. Cleaning is a process done &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/improving-the-life-of-your-brickwork/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Autumn is Upon Us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you worry about the coming chilly weather?  Here are some homecare tips: - It&#8217;s the time of year to prepare for rain, so make sure to clean your gutters. - Trim your trees back.  While this generally promotes health &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/autumn-is-upon-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Reinforcing your Chimney</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chimney Work Portland OR]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chimney Reinforcement Portland OR]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Chimney Repair Portland OR]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chimneys are a unique structure.  They are self-supporting and they serve the important function of conducting super-heated air and noxious gases safely out of your home. Chimneys which are built with a lot of mass and structure above the roofline &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/reinforcing-your-chimney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing Masonry Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right professional contractors for a masonry project is difficult, particularly if the homeowner is not fully knowledgeable on brickwork. Homeowners should research and find a contractor that will do a good job at a reasonable cost who are &#8230; <a href="http://www.pdxmasons.com/choosing-masonry-contractors-what-to-look-for-in-a-masonry-company/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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