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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Masonry Crack Repair – 4 Common Brick Problems

April 13, 2009 By Michael Olding

Masonry crack repair has always been a constant in the masonry industry. The earth moves, buildings move and masonry cracks appear and this will … [Read more...]

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‘Fill & Stain’ chipped or broken bricks.

April 1, 2009 By Michael Olding

'Fill & Stain' is affordable and practical and can be used instead of rebuilding to protect the damaged masonry by 'filling & stain' the … [Read more...]

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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...]