Bullseye and Oculus openings in Historic Masonry – Part II
Key Insights Into Eye and Oculus Openings in Historic Masonry Here in the blog section of our website, this past week, we looked at several
Bullseye and Oculus openings in Historic Masonry – Part I
Crafting Bullseye and Oculus Openings In the past, here on pur blog, we’ve looked at a variety of different types of opening supports and headers
Collapsing Brick Headers
Identifying and Addressing Collapsing Brick Headers In the past two week’s blogs, we looked at two different types of issues related to header failure, associated
Cracked Stone Header
Identifying and Addressing Cracked Stone Header Effectively In this past week, we took a look at several different types of failed brick opening headers and
Stair-step Cracking and Header Failure
Understanding Stair-Step Cracking and Its Structural Impact Today we’re going to look at a few different buildings with header failure. One of these particular buildings
Historic Masonry Headers and Structural Failure
Historic Masonry Headers: Key to Structural Stability This past week, we took a look at several different types of common historic Masonry headers. The majority
Historic Masonry Headers – A Primer
Preserving the Craftsmanship of Historic Masonry Headers Today we are looking at window and door openings in masonry partitions. On the surface it might sound
Brise Soleil Facade Walls – Part II
Optimizing Design and Efficiency with Brise Soleil Facade Walls This past week we started looking at a very visually interesting brise soleil type of panel
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,
