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
January 24, 2012 By
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
January 12, 2012 By
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...]
Loose Brick Step Repair Causes Hazardous Threshold
January 9, 2012 By
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...]
A Brick Repair in Cincinnati…
August 22, 2011 By
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
August 11, 2011 By
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
May 12, 2011 By
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...]
Chimney Damage by Water Saturation & Freeze – Thaw
March 9, 2011 By
When excessive moisture enters into a masonry smokestack it will be the cause of expensive chimney damage. Take a look at your masonry after a rain … [Read more...]
Vertical Stucco Overlay – Chimney Repair Alternative
February 18, 2011 By
If your chimney needs a rebuild you may consider a vertical stucco overlay. Brick rebuilding today can be a big problem; the new bricks don't match … [Read more...]
Masonry Repair Steel Lintel Replacement
December 26, 2010 By
A common masonry repair is steel lintel replacement. As a home ages the lintels (the support for the brick work above an opening) sometimes begin to … [Read more...]
