Anatomy of the foot. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. It is made up of 26 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is susceptible to many stresses. Foot problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury. These problems can result in limited movement and mobility.
Bricks and tiles. Bricks and tiles are made from clay minerals. When wet, the clay can be shaped, and then fired to make floor, wall, and roof tiles, as well as house bricks. Think about the properties of clay: Easy to shape when wet. Strong and rigid when fired. Impermeable when fired. A thermal insulator.
Hereâs What Happens. Most chimneys are constructed with brick, a porous material held together by mortar, a water-soluble material. The inside of the chimney is composed of metal, a material thatâs highly susceptible to rust. Recurring exposure to moisture severely compromises a chimneyâs performance and structural integrity. Water is known for causing damage you cannot see. When you finally see missing mortar joints, water stains on the ceiling, broken bricks and large masonry cracks, etc. the water damage is already in an advanced state of deterioration. What to Do If you hear or see water dripping into the firebox, streaking down the firebox wall, from the ceiling, or where your fireplace resides, call us immediately!