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GNM Stone Masonry LLC

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GNM Stone Masonry LLC

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38 years of experience

Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. GNM Stone Masonry LLC was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas.

Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. GNM Stone Masonry LLC was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Johnsburg and surrounding areas.

G. Brian Umstead Building Contractor

20748 St. Lawrence Park Rd.
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G. Brian Umstead Building Contractor

20748 St. Lawrence Park Rd.
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36 years of experience

G. Brian Umstead is the contractor you can depend on. With over 30 years experience in residential construction, we have knowledge, experience and dedication to get the job done right. Whether it is that summer home that have always dreamed of, an addition to your existing home or cottage, major or minor renovations, G. Brian Umstead is the one to call "when it has to be done right".

G. Brian Umstead is the contractor you can depend on. With over 30 years experience in residential construction, we have knowledge, experience and dedication to get the job done right. Whether it is that summer home that have always dreamed of, an addition to your existing home or cottage, major or minor renovations, G. Brian Umstead is the one to call "when it has to be done right".

Sarna Construction

165 Black Forest Road
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Sarna Construction

165 Black Forest Road
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42 years of experience

We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder

We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder

Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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Jaer Baer Enterprises

359 Michaels Rd
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13 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Like other kinds of masonry and brickwork, a properly installed chimney should have a lifespan that extends beyond multiple generations of homeowners. But there are parts of the chimney that will need to be replaced more frequently. 

  • Clay tile or cast-in-place liners should be replaced every 50 years.

  • Stainless steel liners will last an average of 15–20 years.

  • Mortar will require replacement every 25–30 years.

  • Chimney crowns have an average lifespan of 50–75 years.

Installing a fireplace insert can get you more heat without replacing the whole fireplace and chimney. Other benefits include their convenience (you can turn them on and off with a simple flip of a switch), safety (most models have built-in sensors that will turn off the fireplace if they detect carbon monoxide), a modern aesthetic, and superior energy efficiency.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

Not all gas fireplaces need a chimney. If you install a ventless gas fireplace, it will release low levels of combustion byproducts back into your living space (instead of pushing them outside through a chimney or vent). Ventless fireplaces burn fuel efficiently, so the emissions are minimal—but they could bother people with allergies or respiratory issues.

Electric fireplaces give off more heat than you might think. Because they don’t lose heat through a ventilation system, which is required for wood-burning and gas fireplaces, they’re able to disperse more heat into the room. However, many electric fireplaces are limited to a max of 5,000 or 5,200 BTU heat output, and you can get more from traditional fireplaces.

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