Certified Chimney Inspections

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

After a rough winter now is the time to get that hard working chimney, fireplaces and wood stoves cleaned and repaired. Give us a call at 866-776-7933 and find out how not only to keep yourself safe during your heating efforts but also how to save a ton of money on the inflated prices of heating oil and natural gas.

05/05/2026

Give us a call and get more info on our newest line of premiere gas fireplaces!

Big fireplace. Bigger impact.

This Front Facing 100" Flare Fireplace features 24" high Double Glass and black crushed glass media, creating a clean linear flame presentation with a bold architectural presence.

Built into a modern feature wall, it brings warmth, scale, and sophistication to the entire room.

03/30/2026

We really spend the time to explain your system and physics behind the way your chimney works. If you are having any sort of venting issues give us a call for a free estimate and free education on how your chimney works!

03/25/2026

When you are thinking about our spring cleaning special of $149 for your fireplaces and heating system chimneys don’t forget if you don’t have one we provide free estimates to install ones like this beautiful Flare gas fireplace!

This is what “finished” looks like.
Right Corner 60" fireplace with 16" regular glass, built in with a crisp stone surround and a clean floating hearth for a true modern focal point.
Want the cut sheet, options, or pricing? Message us and we’ll point you to the right model.

02/22/2026

Great fireplaces call us for a quote.

Clean lines. Rich reflections. A flame presentation that feels custom.

Front Facing 50" with 16" glass, birchwood logs, black glass media, and a reflective black back panel for added depth and contrast. Designed to sit beautifully under a TV and elevate the entire wall.

DM us to discuss your project.

02/15/2026

Very common while doing chimney inspections in the old homes in New England!

01/15/2026

Do you want that warm welcome fire without any of the dirt work or smoke to go with it? Give us a call for a free estimate on installation of a new Flare Fireplaces gas fireplaces!

10/16/2025

If you have an idea to do something with any of the masonry on your house call us first for the right advice!

🧱 Thinking About Painting Your Brick? Read This First.

It might look clean and modern at first — but painting brick is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners can make.

When brick is painted, you seal off its natural ability to “breathe.” Brick and mortar are designed to release moisture through evaporation. Once that surface is sealed, water becomes trapped behind the wall system — where it starts causing hidden damage:
• 💧 Moisture builds up inside the cavity.
• 🌱 Mold and mildew begin to grow in the damp voids.
• 🧠 Airborne spores move into your home — triggering allergies, headaches, and respiratory issues.
• 🧱 Meanwhile, the brick starts to deteriorate from within — leading to spalling, cracking, and efflorescence (the white salt staining you often see).

A painted brick wall might look perfect today, but underneath it’s quietly decaying — and in time, that trapped moisture can make you sick and cost thousands to fix.

If you want to enhance or refresh your brick exterior, there are safer ways to do it — breathable mineral stains, limewashes, and silicate coatings that preserve the integrity of the wall while allowing moisture to escape.

At Curatola Masonry, we believe in protecting both your home and your health — the right way, the masonry way.

FYI- you can buy masonry paint.