Brise Soleil Facade Walls
Exploring Brise Soleil Facade Walls: Architectural Function and Design A brise soleil, is a sunscreen used in large scale for building architectural elements. The nane
Hiding a Blind Side Facing Wall
Facing Wall Techniques: Mastering Blind Side Wall Aesthetics The recent past, we looked at another building with very rough looking brickwork where the brick had
Blind Side Facing Walls – Part II
Blind Side Facing Walls: Advanced Techniques for Hidden Façade Restoration This past week, we took a look at a brick facade wall which had been
Blind Side Facing Masonry Walls – Part I
Exploring Blind Side Facing Masonry Walls: Key Considerations and Techniques We’re starting a series today looking at issues of blind side facing Masonry walls. The
Stunning Front Facade Refurbishment in Shaw, Washington DC
Before After We recently completed a beautiful front facade refurbishment in the historic Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. This project included several key steps to
Concrete Steps & Patio Installation – Recently Completed in Washington DC
Check out the amazing transformation our team completed for a home in Washington DC! From outdated and worn-out steps and patio to a fresh, modern
Flat Bar Reinforced Window Header – Part II
Enhancing Structural Integrity with Flat Bar Reinforced Window Headers: Part II This past week, we looked at some of the historic types of window openings
Flat Bar Reinforced Window Header
Flat Bar Reinforced Window Headers: Structural Benefits The history of masonry construction goes back thousands of years and is central to the evolution of the
Fake Rubble Masonry Walls
Understanding Fake Rubble Masonry Walls: An Overview Retaining walls are commonly used for stabilization at grade changes in general site layouts and yards. However, this
Interspersing Brick and Block for a Creative Design
Creative Masonry Design: Interspersing Brick and Block A few months back, while traveling, we saw an interesting masonry building assembly that caught our attention because
Lateral Failure in Historic Concrete Opening Headers
Lateral Failure in Historic Concrete Opening Headers: Causes & Solutions The majority of the historic buildings here in Washington DC were built from brick masonry
Spray Foam is NOT the Answer – Part III
Spray Foam is Not the Answer – Part III: Better Alternatives for Masonry Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at cases where spray
Expert Historic Portico Restoration in Capitol Hill: Ensuring Quality Craftsmanship for Late 1800s Architecture
Restoring Historic Charm: Late 1800s Portico Refurbishment in Capitol Hill In the heart of Capitol Hill, we recently undertook a project that combined both craftsmanship
Spray Foam is NOT the Answer – Part II
Continuing the Case Against Spray Foam: Understanding the Risks and Better Options This past week, we started looking at a topic of spray foam used
Tuckpointing Project Finished on 4th St. NE in Historic Capitol Hill
At Infinity Design Solutions, LLC, we are passionate about preserving the rich history of Washington, DC’s architecture, and our latest tuckpointing project on 4th St.
Spray Foam is NOT the Answer – Part I
Why Spray Foam Isn’t the Best Solution for Facade Restoration: Part I Our company focuses on facade restoration and here on our blog and website,
An Old Garage Wall Left Behind
In the picture below, you can see an old Garage wall left behind or the old masonry. The old wall stands directly against another building.
Recent Historic Tuckpointing Project Completed in Washington, DC
At Infinity Design Solutions, LLC, we take great pride in our craftsmanship and expertise in restoring the beauty and integrity of historic homes in Washington,
Roofing as Siding
Here on our website and on our blog, we’ll often go deep into certain topics and talk about them for several different weeks in series.
Ironspot Brick and Deteriorated Historic Mortar – Part II
Last week we took a look at a building with iron spot bricks. The appearance of iron spots can vary widely depending on several factors:
Ironspot Brick and Deteriorated Historic Mortar – Part I
Some historic bricks in Washington DC have black spots. These spots indicate that the brick used is an ironspot brick and / or tapestry brick.
Rake Boards at the Top of a Historic Brick Facade
Here on our website, we have lots of different content where you can learn about the historic building construction anatomy, design, architecture and structural preservation
The Ruins of a Historic Stone Masonry Building
Today we are looking at the ruins of a historic rubblestone masonry structure located in a remote wooded area. The building was constructed primarily of
Foundation Drainage – Part II
Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at different aspects of a freestanding building foundation. Although this is new construction, it is a good context