Concave Brick Mortar Joints
Concave Brick Mortar Joints vs Historic Flush Joints This past week we looked at a bunch of different relatively newly restored and refurbished brick mortar
Freshly Repointed Historic Brick – Part II
Repointed Historic Brick After Restoration in Washington DC This past week we looked at an area of freshly repointed historic brick. The brick is old
Freshly Repointed Historic Brick – Part I
Repointed Historic Brick Masonry and Mortar Compatibility Here on our website and in our blog we look at a handful of different parts of the
Open Asphalt Paving to Brick Wall Joint – Part II
Open Asphalt Paving to Brick Wall Joint Repair This past week, we looked at photographs of a historic brick masonry wall alongside an alleyway. The
Open Asphalt Paving to Brick Wall Joint – Part I
Asphalt Paving Adjacent to Historic Masonry – Part I In the past, we have looked at many of the different ways that historic brick buildings
Historic Building with Wood together in Masonry – Part III
We looked at a historic building over the past couple weeks. This building was built with elements similar to masonry interspersed with wooden elements like
Historic Building with Wood together in Masonry – Part II
Historic Buildings with Wood and Masonry: Traditional Methods This past week, we looked at a really old building that has some extremely interesting historic qualities.
Historic Building with Wood together in Masonry – Part I
Historic Building with Wood together in Masonry – Part I Today we’re looking at a really old historic building, built before almost all of the
Masonry Color Change from Chemical Weathering – Part II
This past week we got to take a look at a particular type of very thick sandstone used as a capstone in a retaining wall.
Masonry Color Change from Chemical Weathering – Part I
There are a handful of concepts that people understand about construction, even if they aren’t really trained or haven’t studied the principles of engineering or
Large Span Modern Brick Openings – Part II
Large Span Modern Brick Openings in DC Homes Last week, we looked at this large brick opening and we talked about how brick openings are
Large Span Modern Brick Openings – Part I
Large Span Modern Brick Openings: Structural Guide There’s nothing modern about the concept of door spans or window spans. Our understanding of the history of
Areaway Drains – Part II
Previously, we talked about areaway drains and how they are used and why they are needed, particularly at suppressed or below grade wells or paved
Plant Bags at Brick Recess – Part II
Plant Bags in Brick Recess – Part II This past week, we started looking at a series of photographs of a type of fabric used
Plant Bags at Brick Recess – Part I
Plant Growth and Moisture Damage at Brick Recesses Today we are looking at an interesting element that was added to a historic building. The particular
Concrete Shingles at Column Caps – Part II
Expert Concrete Shingles at Column Caps in Washington, DC This past week, we took a look at a particular set of fence posts, built with
Concrete Shingles at Column Caps – Part I
Concrete Shingles for Column Caps: Benefits, Design, and Installation Today we’re going to look at something that’s really interesting. It’s a “trompe l’oeil”. That is
Poorly Matching Brick Replacement
Mismatched Brick Replacement: Common Issues and How to Fix Them Once in a while, in the life of the old historic brick building, a brick
Cast In Place Concrete Foundations – Part III
Cast-in-Place Concrete Foundations: Key Insights Over the past few weeks, we took a look at some of the structural elements of supporting cast in-place concrete
Cast In Place Concrete Foundations – Part II
Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundations: Structural Performance and Issues This past week, we began looking at a series of foundations that were built with cast in place
Cast In Place Concrete Foundations – Part I
How Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundations Support Buildings in Washington DC Particularly in buildings here in Washington DC, you may have the chance to see cast in
Fire Damage to a Historic Building – Part II
Fire Damage to a Historic Building: Structural Impacts and Restoration Insights This past week, we were talking about some of the risks of fire jumping
Fire Damage to a Historic Building – Part I
Essential Assessment of Fire Damage in Historic Buildings Here in DC, it doesn’t happen as often as it used to, but buildings can catch fire.
Projecting Horizontal Bands in Masonry Facades – Part II
Insights on Projecting Horizontal Bands in Masonry Facades This particular article is going to be about the pathway that water takes dripping off of these