Stunning Statuary Niches in Historic Masonry Walls in Washington, DC This past week we took a look at examples of statuary niches in historic brick
Statuary Niches in Heritage Walls: Design and Preservation Today we’re going to talk about one of the interesting historical architectural details found here in Washington
Boston Ivy on Brick Facades: Benefits, Risks, and Maintenance Tips Last week, we looked at a few buildings that are basically overtaken with ivy. Behind
Should You Grow Boston Ivy on Brick? What to Know We talked about Ivy and plants growing into buildings a lot, here on our blog
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
