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Here are different types of damage caused by incorrect mortar in brick pointing In this week’s blog article, we look at why improper brick pointing

Here is a brief discussion about historic brick and incorrect pointing This week’s blog article goes into further depth on historic brick-and-mortar compatibility. Historic masonry

Read below and know brownstones susceptibility to accelerated deterioration and restoration Brownstone is a type of sandstone. Sandstone is common and prolific, found in many

Continue reading to learn about the masonry paving and walkways Last week we posted a blog article taking a look, and overview, of masonry paving.

Read on to learn the history of masonry paving and walkways Even just within the historic districts of Washington DC there are many many miles

Read on to discover the early history of bricks The previous blog article discussed the susceptibility of brick and mortar to water damage. This discussion

Discover why brick and mortar are susceptible to water damage Often, water entry and damage in brick masonry buildings will leave telltale signs that show

Read below and learn how wind driven rain into deteriorated mortar joints can affect your building Wind driven rain is one of the many types

Read on to learn the different brick bond types their cost and benefits Last week we explored the reasons, cost and advantages and history of

Here is the list of different types of brick bonds In this article we are examining and exploring the reasons, Cost and advantages and history

The following is a useful guide on lime mortar walls and how to care for them The pictures below show a common and sad story:

Learn the causes and contributing factors of mortar binder disintegration If you happen to own a historic building over about 100 years old, you may

Learn here the importance of metal anchors and fulcrum points in masonry Problems with spalled or cracked and broken bricks are prolific in Washington DC

Discover what historic masonry construction is by reading the information below Architectural and structural engineering drawings often show sections of building elements and details almost

Find out how to prevent more damage and remedy inaccessible interstitial building space here Most historic buildings in Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Dupont Circle and