Monthly Archives: September 2021

Preventing Damage to Masonry

By |2023-06-15T21:14:06+00:00September 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.“ While he was talking about fire prevention in Philadelphia, the advice applies to numerous aspects of life. Building restoration is a booming industry because all masonry materials are prone to wear and tear. Whether due to improper installation or

Incorporating and Preserving Historic Masonry in Your Home

By |2021-09-06T21:39:37+00:00September 2nd, 2021|Construction|

To classify as “historic,” your structure should have at least 50 years of life. Building repair and restoration are important for preserving architectural styles, as well as representing the culture of people and places. Masonry in architecture can include brick, terra cotta, stone, concrete block, cast stone, and the mortar used to bind these materials.

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