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...]
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 amazed … [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...]
Painted Brick Repair
March 22, 2010 By
Painted brick will often hide the beginning stages of deterioration in masonry because the paint, acting like a glue, will hold damaged and separated … [Read more...]
Masonry Repair – Replacing Damaged Bricks
April 22, 2009 By
Sometimes when I look at a masonry repair request from Cincinnati customer, I find the damage so severe that a rebuild would be the best approach. … [Read more...]
Masonry Stain & Blending
April 20, 2009 By
Since 1976 bricks have been manufactured differently than previous times. Masonry repairs on houses older than 1976 are likely to be met with an … [Read more...]
