Which Masonry Materials Require the Least Care
Having a low-maintenance home and yard is a dream for many renters and homeowners. When it comes to your home’s exterior, vinyl may be the
April 26, 2022
Do You Have Masonry In Need of Restoration?
How Historic Masonry Features Impact a Home’s Value
Did you know that brick homes tend to have higher appreciation rates than the competition? Since 2017, brick homes have often appraised 6% higher than
April 12, 2022
What To Know About Repointing Old Brick
In masonry buildings, repointing is the process of resurfacing the point, which is the exterior component of mortar joints that has to be replaced. Weathering
March 26, 2022
Main Causes of Stone Deterioration in Masonry
Some of the oldest buildings built by humans are still standing today. Despite the region, local climate and even differences in culture of the people
March 11, 2022
The Truth Behind Home Renovation Shows
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Reality TV is a bit of a misnomer; the shows we watch are anything
February 9, 2022
How to Preserve Historic Masonry on Your Home
The history of any building is inseparable from its structure. It is more obvious in historic masonry that it can serve generations and transcend centuries
February 6, 2022
Bringing Brick Back: Incorporating It Into Your Home
A Wonderful Tradition Among all the building materials used both in ancient times and today, perhaps none more than brick exudes the sort of quaintness
January 17, 2022
Looking Back and Looking Forward: Masonry Then vs. Now
Stories Etched in Stone One of the great things about masonry is that the building technique has been around for millennia and every stone whispers
January 3, 2022
Becoming a Masonry Restoration Expert
Picking Up Broken Pieces Building restoration is a precise business — some may even consider it an art. You should understand not only the physical
December 22, 2021
Restoring Historic Concrete
We’re all familiar with the childhood game to avoid cracks in the cement or we’ll break mama’s back. As we get older, however, and wake
December 9, 2021