Tree Through a Beam Pocket – Part I
Beam pocket with tree interference Several times in the past, we have looked at examples of where trees and plants have caused significant destruction and
Building Envelope Security Hardening
Building envelope security inspection The Washington DC of today is nothing like it used to be. The city has gone through cycles. These cycles have
Deteriorating Paint and Mortar Joints – Part II
Weathering Effects on Paint and Mortar Joints As you look upwards, vertically, across the facade of this brick wall, you can see the paint is
Deteriorating Paint and Mortar Joints – Part I
Deteriorating Paint Effects on Masonry We look at deteriorating mortar and deteriorating masonry, often, here on our website. It’s one of the main dedications and
Severe Lateral Deflection in a Masonry Facade – Part III
Understanding Structural Stability in a Masonry Facade This past week we also took a look at the steel and cast iron resistance plates shown in
Severe Lateral Deflection in a Masonry Facade – Part II
Structural Deflection Issues in Masonry Facade This past week we took a look at a building with severe lateral deflection at the base of the
Severe Lateral Deflection in a Masonry Facade – Part I
Severe Lateral Deflection in a Masonry Facade Here on our blog and here on our website we’ve looked at this topic before, related to lateral
Clogged Retaining Wall Weeps – Part II
Prevent Clogged Wall Weeps Retaining Walls This past week we looked at a retaining wall at a space between a yard and a driveway. These
Clogged Retaining Wall Weeps – Part I
Fixing Clogged Wall Weeps in Retaining Walls We’ve looked at a handful of different retaining walls here on our website. Our company is often building
Stucco Delaminating Over Historic Brick – Part II
Stucco Failures Threatening Historic Brick This past week, we looked at an example of a building with severe stucco delamination. We discussed some of the
Stucco Delaminating Over Historic Brick – Part I
Historic Brick Challenges: Stucco Delamination Explained Of all of the historic buildings built here in Washington, DC, the vast majority of them are built with
Spikes to Punish Birds on Masonry Walls – Part II
Masonry Walls: Bird Spikes for Protection This past week, we took a look at a masonry building assembly topped with large dangerous looking spikes that
Spikes to Punish Birds on Masonry Walls – Part I
Birds on Masonry Walls: Control and Prevention Birds seem so innocent and I happen to love them. There are some invasive species though, here in
Concrete Subgrade Washout Part II
Concrete Subgrade Washout: Causes & Fixes This past week, we looked at a bunch of other photographs from different angles showing the broken concrete paving
Concrete Subgrade Washout Part I
Understanding Concrete Washout Risks In today’s blog, here on our website, we are looking at pictures that show a case of differential settlement in concrete
Repointing Keeps Rainwater Out
Rainwater Out Solutions with Effective Masonry Patio It’s not every day that we’re outside taking pictures of rain running down the face of buildings, but
Masonry Lintels at Facade Openings
The Purpose of Masonry Lintels Where there are door window openings in the facade of a brick building, typical bricks above those openings are generally
Adhered Masonry Decorative Elements
Decorative elements that define masonry style Especially here in Washington DC, there are many highly ornate and decorated historic masonry buildings. It’s not completely rare,
Collapsing Roofs in Ruined Buildings – Part II
Causes and Impact of Collapsing Roofs in Old Buildings This past week, at the start of the series, we began looking at a collapsing historic
Collapsing Roofs in Ruined Buildings – Part I
Causes of collapsing roofs in ruined buildings Here in Washington, DC, as property values increase as the city improves, overall, there are fewer and fewer
Decorative Rounded Rubble Stone Masonry – Part II
Refining rounded rubble stone masonry techniques Interestingly, at some parts of the wall, but not at all locations, they’ve installed those small little pebbles in
Decorative Rounded Rubble Stone Masonry – Part I
Rounded rubble stone for classic masonry style Here on our website and blog, we’ve looked at tons of different types of masonry. One of the
Rotting Wood at Apertures in Masonry Facades – Part II
Rotting Wood at Apertures in Masonry Facades – Part II: Essential Repair Insights This past week, we took a look at a historic building, built
Rotting Wood at Apertures in Masonry Facades – Part 1
Critical Signs of Rotting Wood at Apertures in Masonry Facades – Part 1 Today we are starting a new blog article here on our website