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

Breaking Down an Intentional Recess in a Historic Brick Wall Today, we’re looking at a couple of freestanding walls that have recessed panel areas on