Historic Rowhome Structural Brick Loadpath – Part I
This week, we had an opportunity to take a look at a very interesting project Where the interior of a historic rowhome has been all
A Case For Brick Copings Part II
Learn about brick copings in this two part series guide Last week we took a look at a historic brick building built over a 100
A Case For Brick Copings
Learn everything you need to know about brick copings Most historic buildings in urban areas have flat roofs. It’s possible to have a sloped roof
Brick And Mortar Deterioration From Misdirected Water Diversion – Part II
Brick and mortar deterioration from misdirected water diversion basics In the past, we took a closer look at the topic of water conveyance and passage.
Brick And Mortar Deterioration From Misdirected Water Diversion
Find out how misdirected water can cause deterioration to brick and mortar In the past, we took a closer look at the topic of water
Spalling and Exploding Bricks Part II
Learn more about spalling and exploding bricks Last week we presented part one of this two-part series focusing on spallling and exploding bricks, a form
Spalling And Exploding Bricks – Part I
What is Spalling (Exploding Bricks)? Last week we discussed topics around facade leakage and types of resultant or causal deterioration. This week we’re looking more
Water Conveyance And Facade Leakage
How does water conveyance and facade leakage work? Masonry facades are built with lots of subtle details which allow for the passive but directed conveyance
Brick Spalling At Security Bar Embeds
Here’s everything you need to know about brick spalling at security bar embeds In the historic neighborhoods of Washington DC such as Capitol hill and
Caulking Mortar Joints is BAD – Part I
Learn about caulking mortar joints from experts In almost all cases, it’s very bad to caulk brick mortar joints. People often apply caulk as an
Front Lumpers And Pressed Brick – Part II
Everything you need to know about front lumpers and pressed bricks It’s interesting that pressed brick is so prolific at front facades, as we think
Front Lumpers Vs Unskilled Labor In Historic Masonry – Part I
Take a close look at front lumpers vs unskilled labor in historic masonry We often talk about the distinction in historic masonry between the historic
A Good Looking Fake Brick Part II – Veneer Bricks
A Good Looking Fake Brick – Continued Veneer Bricks The meaning of the term: “Veneer brick” has and is currently changing. Only a few decades
A Good Looking Fake Brick – 3 Types To Know
A “fake brick” is actually a thing. You may have never heard of a fake brick but the term fake brick actually applies to more
Repointing Granite Stone Walls – Part III
Masonry restoration is a very interesting job, but the facet of historic brick repointing is even more fastidious and nuanced. Stone masonry restoration happens to
Repointing Granite Stone Walls – Part II
Our website has tons of information about brick restoration, brick tuck pointing, brick repointing and historic brick facade upkeep, maintenance and restoration, with a focus
Repointing Granite Stone Walls
See here why repointing granite stone walls so common in Washington DC Our website has tons of information about brick restoration, brick tuck pointing, brick
Elevated Projecting Bays in Brick Facades
Discover various types of elevated projecting bays in brick facades In the classic historic neighborhoods of Washington DC such as Georgetown, Capitol hill, Dupont Circle
Mortar Bees Holes – What They Are & Why They Happen
Learn what mortar bees holes are, why they occur, and how to mitigate them Mortar Bees or Mason Bees will burrow into relatively soft mortar,
How Rain Affects a Brick Facade Part II
What you should know about how rain affects a brick facade Last week we took a deeper look into how rain affects a brick facade.
How Rain Affects a Brick Building Facade Part I
Everything you need to know about how rain affects a brick building facade In the early autumn season of the year 2022, there have been
The Art and History of Brickmaking Part I
Learn more about the history of brickmaking and how bricks are manufactured here Brick making in historic times was extremely tedious and difficult, it required
A Historic Brick Facade With a Multifaceted History
Here is an in-depth discussion of a historic brick facade with a complicated history Last week, we took a look at a mid-century building facade
Clinker Bricks in a Unique Architectural Masonry Style
Last week, we took a look at a mid-rise historic building facade as part of a case study to examine and understand historic masonry. This
