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Cincinnati Masonry Repair - Brick, Stone, Stucco Repair - Restoration Specialist

Decorative Stucco Overlay for Column Stucco Repair

August 23, 2011 By Michael Olding

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 a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Column Resurfacing, Decorative Stucco Overlay Tagged With: building materials, cement, Columns, decorative stucco, fireplace, freemasonry, masonry, masonry fireplaces, natural stone, repair, repair stucco, replacement, stone repair, stucco, Stucco Repair, stucco stone, Vertical Stone Overlay

Chimney Repair What a Mess

August 11, 2011 By Michael Olding

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...]

Filed Under: BLOG, Chimney Repairs Tagged With: A Mess, architecture, Brick, building materials, Chimney, chimney repair, construction, expensive, freemasonry, masonry, masonry structures, mess, messes, protect, repair, required, smoke, water infiltration

Masonry Repair – Deteriorating Brick Wall

May 12, 2011 By Michael Olding

Masonry repair is one the best preventative maintenance dollars that you can spend on your home or building. Why? Simply that it cost a lot less to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BLOG, Brick Sealer Tagged With: Brick, brick face, Brick Sealers, brick wall, brick walls, Broken Brick, building materials, clay brick, construction, deteriorate, deterioration, freemasonry, masonry, masonry repair, pavements, repair, Repair Rebuild, spall, stone walls, The Brick Wall

Concrete Resurfacing for Old Porch

April 4, 2011 By Michael Olding

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...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Concrete Resurfacing Tagged With: architecture, coloring concrete, concrete, concrete resurfacing, construction, deteriorate, lucky, masonry, old porch, pavements, porch, porch repair, replacement, resurfacing, textured concrete, versatile product

Stucco Repair Needed For Bulged Stucco

March 15, 2011 By Michael Olding

Older buildings with stucco surfaces require periodic stucco repair to maintain the integrity of the original building exterior surface. Tudor style … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BLOG, House Stucco Tagged With: building, building engineering, building materials, bulge, common, construction, cracks, Exterior Insulation Finishing System, framing, masonry, moisture, Plastering, required, Requirement, solve, stucco, stucco problem, Stucco Problems, Stucco Repair, surface, Tudor Revival Architecture, Visual Arts, wall system, Wall Systems

Chimney Repair – Damage From Freeze – Thaw

March 9, 2011 By Michael Olding

When excessive moisture enters a masonry smokestack it will be the cause of an expensive chimney repair. Take a look at your masonry after a rain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BLOG, Chimney Repairs Tagged With: architecture, Brick, bundle, Chimney, Chimney Damage, chimney repair, Chimney Repairs, construction, damage, excessive, freemasonry, masonry, occur, picture, protect, rain storms, saturation, smoke, water, water damage, Water Saturation

Masonry Crack Repair

February 21, 2011 By Michael Olding

Masonry crack repairs have increased quite a bit over the last few years do to odd weather over the past several years. Many homes & businesses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BLOG Tagged With: Brick Damage, Broken Bricks & Cracks, building materials, common, construction, crack, crack repair, cracking, cracks, freemasonry, home businesses, masonry, Masonry Crack Repair, masonry repair, mortar, perform, primarily, real estate, repair, snakes, Snakes And Spiders, spiders, vermin

Chimney Rebuild? Or a Decorative Stucco Overlay?

February 18, 2011 By Michael Olding

If you need a chimney rebuild you may consider a decorative stucco overlay. A chimney rebuild today can be a big problem; new bricks don't match your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Chimney Stucco Stone Overlay Tagged With: architecture, Brick, brick chimney, Bricks, bricks manufacture, building materials, Chimney, Chimney Rebuilding, chimney repair, Chimney Repairs, Complete Chimneys, construction, Damaged Chimney, decorative stucco, look beautiful, masonry, overlay, Overlays, rebuilt, stucco, Vertical Stone Overlay, verticals

Spalling Brick = Freeze-Thaw Damage

January 24, 2011 By Michael Olding

This photo shows spalling brick, another example of the damage freezing weather can inflict on masonry walls. Chimneys, masonry retaining walls and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BLOG Tagged With: Brick, Brick Damage, Brick Masonry, Brick Paving Repair, brick repair, Brick Sealers, Broken Brick, building materials, concrete, construction, damage, Damaged Brick, freemasonry, freeze, freeze thaw, Frost Weathering, masonry, masonry retaining walls, masonry units, masonry walls, repointing, spall, Spalling Brick, thaw, unit, winter

Masonry Crack Repair – Foundation Movement

December 28, 2010 By Michael Olding

This Cincinnati masonry crack repair project was a little unique and occurred at the height of the foreclosure epidemic that flooded American cities. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Broken Bricks & Cracks, Case Studies Tagged With: american cities, architecture, Broken Brick, Broken Bricks & Cracks, building materials, concrete, construction, crack, crack repair, Cracked Bricks, cracking, cracks, Foreclosure Epidemic, foundation, Foundation Movement, fracture mechanics, freemasonry, Little Cracks, masonry, Masonry Crack Repair, mortar, movement, pavements, perform, projects, repair, The Home, vermin, Visual Arts

Garage lintel replacement is becoming more frequent as homes and buildings age. The steel used to … [More...]

Brick step repair is a common inquiry we receive at our office. Brick steps always experience … [More...]

It sometimes amazes me what people will do on the inside of their homes especially when it comes to … [More...]

We receive inquiries for these types of crack repairs all the time. Someone hires another mason to … [More...]

Window lintel replacement request are growing because building and homes are getting older and need … [More...]