Foundation Waterproofing From Brick Flashing

No Flashing Under Bricks Means Leaking Foundation

Smart foundation waterproofing isn't just for below grade water entry.  Many building owners have severe leaks coming into their properties from the … [Read more...]

Chimney Shoulder Repair

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The chimney shoulder is an area on any stack that should not be neglected. Since this section of the chimney begins to narrow as the masonry gets … [Read more...]

This Brick Stain Solved a Brick Repair Problem

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It is not uncommon during a brick repair, masonry repair or a remodel to find situations where portions of previously covered masonry have been … [Read more...]

Stucco Repair Replacement Stops Water Infiltration

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Many older buildings and homes throughout America have a stucco exterior finish applied over a framed or masonry structure.  Stucco has been around … [Read more...]

Loose Brick Step Repair Causes Hazardous Threshold

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Steps can be hazardous but it's never easy to perform a brick step repair in a high traffic area such as occurred at this businesses front door … [Read more...]

Decorative Stucco Overlay for Column Stucco Repair

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When we find a problem with loose stucco on an existing structure the substrate is usually in good condition.  This allows the application of either … [Read more...]

A Brick Repair in Cincinnati…

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A web site reader sent me an email with photos he took of a Cincinnati brick repair he had contracted to have done by a ‘stone mason’.   I am … [Read more...]

Chimney Repair What a Mess

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People do not usually hire someone to perform a chimney repair because they really want to. They hire someone to perform a chimney repair because of … [Read more...]

Masonry Repair – Another Deteriorating Brick Wall

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Masonry repair is likely one the best preventative maintenance dollars you can spend. Why? Simply that it cost a lot less to perform a masonry repair … [Read more...]

Concrete Resurfacing for Old Porch

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Many old concrete porches could be updated with an application of concrete resurfacing.  There are many porches out there in dire need of repair or … [Read more...]