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Brick repair – matching it up Brick repair – matching it up

It’s not always possible to find matching bricks. We can stain a repair to... 

Damaged columns can be replaced Damaged columns can be replaced

As buildings age the front columns will begin to rot. We can repair or replace those... 

Chimney repair and maintenance Chimney repair and maintenance

Almost every home and business has a chimney and most all of them are in need on... 

Masonry cleaning & restoration Masonry cleaning & restoration

This area is ripe for mold invasion with the amount of humidity and seemingly endless... 

Protect your masonry with a quality sealer Protect your masonry with a quality sealer

Bricks will last ‘forever’ as long as they are sealed and properly maintained.... 

Fix those ugly brick stains on your home Fix those ugly brick stains on your home

Stains can appear or be the result of sloppy workmanship. It’s better for re-sale... 

Missing joints in your brick paving need to be fixed promptly! Missing joints in your brick paving need to be fixed promptly!

Brick paving in this area fights an uphill battle. Unless it is religiously maintained... 

Damage from accidents Damage from accidents

We get calls frequently after someone runs into a garage wall or the side of a building... 

Broken bricks & cracks Broken bricks & cracks

Fixing the cracks in your bricks will keep bugs, snakes and vermin from entering... 

Brick anchors Brick anchors

Many times you are faced with the decision to tear down an expensive piece of masonry... 

Stone Repair Stone Repair

Many of the stone walls built within the last 75 years are falling apart. These walls... 

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Chimney Stucco Repair Video Chimney Stucco Repair Video

Chimney stucco must stand up to the most rigorous conditions facing any material... 

Chimney Crown Repair Video Chimney Crown Repair Video

The most important part of your chimney is the chimney crown. Watch this video and... 

Stone Wall Repair Video Stone Wall Repair Video

Thousands of old stone retaining walls or stone structures are  deteriorating. Find... 

Old Concrete Steps Resurface Video Old Concrete Steps Resurface Video

Old concrete steps and porches can be dangerous for your health and those of your... 

This porch foundation was crying for help! This porch foundation was crying for help!

One of the most common requests we get besides chimneys rebuilding, is for repairs... 

Getting it to blend is the tough part. Getting it to blend is the tough part.

Trying to match any type of foundation stucco or foundation concrete is a very difficult... 

Can you fix those ugly stains on my bricks? Can you fix those ugly stains on my bricks?

We just finished a job for a customer and they were so pleased that they ask if we... 

This Cincinnati client had to repair his chimney twice! This Cincinnati client had to repair his chimney twice!

In the Cincinnati area chimney repair has become big business with roofers, plumbers,... 

How to tell if you have used bricks? How to tell if you have used bricks?

If you have used bricks on your home or business you probably know by now however... 

How to hire a tradesman… How to hire a tradesman…

If you are in need of hiring a tradesman these few tips will go a long way to making... 

Fill and Stain technique Fill and Stain technique

Many customers call with questions about the cost of having their chimney,  brick... 

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Articles

Why brick paving is costly to repair

by Michael Olding There are not to many types of masonry repairs that get more expensive than the repair of deteriorating brick paving.  It used to be that tradesmen knew how to build things that would last… for decades or maybe even a century or two. Today there are still a few of these old timers around that have the knowledge and the ability... [Read more of this review]

Brick repair – 4 brick crack problems

by Michael Olding It’s a sunny morning around and you’re up early.  You decide to grab your coffee and take a quick stroll around your homes exterior to look for signs of wear.  You find nothing and are pleased until you turn the last corner of your home and stop abruptly in disbelief! There before you in the beautiful brick masonry of your home... [Read more of this review]

Efflorescence causes the (white powder)

by Michael Olding If you own a brick home and have a white powdery substance on some of your brick, block or stone then you have what is called in the trade, efflorescence. It is a problem?  Well it can be.  Is it serious?  Well it can be but not usually.  Can I fix the cause of this problem?  Yes you can but first let’s try to define what this... [Read more of this review]

Black mold on your masonry

by Michael Olding I’ll bet most people will never notice if they have mold in their masonry wall system of their home until it is too late. Why?  Well the effect is so gradual and occurs over such a long period of time, that most people will never notice the change occurring. However to the trained professional this problem is usually obvious and... [Read more of this review]

Brick sealers choosing wisely

by Michael Olding I have developed a healthy respect for the amount of damage sun and water can do to building materials over a short period of time.  Even the great Pyramids constructed of solid, quarried stone have fallen prey to the constant barrage of wind, rain and ultra-violet light. So if you want to protect the masonry on your home or business... [Read more of this review]

A hat for your chimney

by Michael Olding It has been said that if you got out into the rain without your hat on, your head will get wet!  Pretty simple idea isn’t it… but you know what?  As simple as it is, it is true. Like a hat for your head, a chimney crown is a hat for your chimney.  The purpose of the crown is to shed rain water from the top of the chimney and... [Read more of this review]

Chimney stains – solutions?

by Michael Olding Have you looked at your masonry chimney lately?  If so you have probably noticed some discoloration throughout the chimney brick or stone, particularly in the upper portion of the structure.  This is a sure sign of excessive water infiltration into the chimney shell and if not taken care of can lead to costly damage with premature... [Read more of this review]

Mortar Repair – The art of tuck pointing

by Michael Olding What is tuck pointing you ask? Good question.   If you have an older home or have had recent settlement in your homes foundation, you are probably a candidate for tuck pointing. Tuck pointing is the process of filling in missing, cracked or deteriorated mortar joints in masonry walls.  In this process the installer removes the damaged... [Read more of this review]

Hidden cost of painted brick

by Michael Olding Homeowners often update the appearance of their homes with a coat of fresh paint.  However if you are considering painting the ‘bricks’ on your home then there are a few things you should consider before you break out the spray guns and throw a party! [Read more of this review] var addthis_pub = 'MikeO'; var addthis_language... [Read more of this review]

Mixing Repair Mortars

by Michael Olding Repair Mortar… How to Mix It -  Are you ready to start your mortar and stucco repair projects around your home or business?  If so, let me show you how to minimize your problems when you begin to mix your repair mortar and how to ‘temper’ it (keep it workable) as you continue with your work.  [Read more of this review] var... [Read more of this review]

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