Why Portland Repointing Is Wrong for Historic Walls The problem of overly hard Portland Mortar being used to repoint brickwork is so prolific and common
Understanding the Impact of Sloppy Repointing on Ashlar Granite Stone: A Case Study Part II This past week, we started looking at several walls that
Identifying Common Mistakes in Ashlar Granite Stone Repointing Today we’re starting a two-part series looking at a case study, examples from the field of stone
The Risks of Fastening Near the Edge of a Masonry Unit We thought the title of today’s blog article was a bit funny because it
Underground Foundation Deterioration – Part II In a previous blog, here on our website, this past week, we looked at moisture and associated deterioration at
Protect Your Masonry: Addressing the Challenges of Below Grade Moisture In our previous blog post, we touched on the issue of ground moisture and its
In-Depth Guide for Base Wall Deterioration at a Stairway This past week, we started looking at a particular case study of a stairway with exposed
Understanding the Causes and Solutions for Stairway Base Wall Deterioration As you might go, walking down the streets of Washington DC, you have probably walked
Continuing Challenges: Balancing Hard Mortars with Soft Brick The evolution of mortar composition parallels the development of brick manufacturing. These elements are linked, as the
If you have read our blog much in the past, you may already be fully aware that historic bricks are relatively soft, especially compared to
