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 amazed … [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 – Deteriorating Brick Wall
May 12, 2011 By
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...]
Concrete Resurfacing for Old Porch
April 4, 2011 By
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...]
Decorative Stucco Overlay on Fireplace
March 22, 2011 By
How many of you have an old fireplace or are installing a new one and would like something a little different? A decorative stucco overlay for your … [Read more...]
Stucco Repair Needed For Bulged Stucco
March 15, 2011 By
Older buildings with stucco surfaces require periodic stucco repair to maintain the integrity of the original building exterior surface. Tudor style … [Read more...]
Chimney Repair – Damage From Freeze – Thaw
March 9, 2011 By
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...]
Masonry Crack Repair
February 21, 2011 By
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...]
Chimney Rebuild? Or a Decorative Stucco Overlay?
February 18, 2011 By
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...]
Spalling Brick = Freeze-Thaw Damage
January 24, 2011 By
This photo shows spalling brick, another example of the damage freezing weather can inflict on masonry walls. Chimneys, masonry retaining walls and … [Read more...]
