fireplaces

Illustration showing the effects of frost heave on concrete piers, relevant for exterior renovations in Madison WI. The left side shows a stable pier in soil, while the right side depicts the pier tilted due to frost heave forces. A surface-to-soil interaction diagram is included, highlighting freezing processes.

Know your Frost line

Decks, fireplaces, Frost line / February 27, 2020

Why Frost Line Depth Matters Over the years, I have had many friends and relatives ask me about frost line depth in the Madison area since adding the fireplace and the pergola to our back patio. Since they want to do similar things in their back yard, they asked me when all they would have […]

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An outdoor stone fireplace with a wooden mantel stands surrounded by greenery, including bushes and trees, in this elegant Madison, WI retreat. In the background, a black metal fence and a wooden privacy fence enclose a grassy yard, showcasing the meticulous exterior renovations.

Wood Fireplaces vs. Gas Fireplaces

Additions, fireplaces / February 27, 2019

Let’s face it, the choice between wood and gas fireplaces is a matter of preference, time, look and cost. Simple and easy, right? Not really because if you live in Wisconsin having any kind of fireplace at all is a beautiful thing but if you don’t want the mess or inconvenience of a wood fireplace

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