And finally, while it wasn't the main goal of the study, the findings may yield a new way to generate T-rays, which are somewhat difficult to generate. T-rays can detect a variety of weapons and explosives, and may have applications in medicine, for example, in skin cancer-detecting devices.
1 Users on the forum, Gardenweb.com, claimed that they had prices that ranged anywhere from $500 to more than $3,000 to fix their chimney. 2  Common repairs included tuckpointing, inserting a new liner, and replacing the cap. 3  Atekmasonry.com states that the average chimney repair is going to be between $300 to $1,000. This does not have to be the case at all. 2  The old saying âan ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cureâ is true when it comes to chimneys. 3  A simple cap replacement can cost $200 to $500. 4  Reflashing the chimney can be with the same range.
You will need to grind out the crumbled and cracked mortar and replace it. It may cost you $200 to $500 for materials and tools to do this job yourself. A mason or contractor will charge you $1,000 to $1,500 for a tuckpointing job on a chimney.Your costs to repair brick work can vary.More extensive damage will mean higher costs.Masons or bricklayers may also charge more if a sidewalk, patio or chimney is difficult to access.ou will need to grind out the crumbled and cracked mortar and replace it. It may cost you $200 to $500 for materials and tools to do this job yourself. A mason or contractor will charge you $1,000 to $1,500 for a tuckpointing job on a chimney.