In-Depth Guide to Random Ashlar Veneer Stone Masonry This past week, we started looking at the masonry construction shown in the pictures below. Today we’re

Understanding Random Ashlar Veneer Stone Masonry The particular masonry wall that we’re looking at today is intended to look like a precisely cut drystack stone. 

Hidden Causes of Brick Deterioration in a Distinct Band This past week, we looked at a wall that with a serious problem of significant masonry

Brick Deterioration in a Distinct Band: What Causes It? This week and the next, we’re going to look at a particular condition at a building

Essential Brick Spot Repointing with Plug Chisels – Part II A picture, up close, of a historic mortar joint follows below. This particular mortar joint

Professional Brick Spot Repointing with Plug Chisels A wide range of different tools are used in historic masonry repointing. In typical brickwork, the joints are

Which Is Right for Restoration: Modular Bricks or Historic Bricks? This past week, while looking at a particular issue of over-hydration through funneling of water

Leaking Scuppers and Masonry Damage in DC This past week, we looked at a leaking scupper at a historic masonry facade. This particular facade is

Leaking Scuppers and Masonry Damage in DC – Part I A while back, we looked at a few examples of historic masonry facades with leakage

How Intentional Recesses Affect Historic Brick Walls – Part II This past week, we started looking at a historic brick wall with a recessed panel