The art of building stone, brick, and concrete buildings is called masonry, and it is one of the oldest crafts in human history. Masonry has helped us achieved numerous architectural marvels such as the Notre Dames or European castles. However, these structures are not indestructible. As time goes by, signs of wear and tear will show up, and you will have to call masons to help renew the buildings. After the initial assessment, [...]

Even the toughest and most impressive stone, or brick, buildings will show signs of wear and tear as time goes by. Sometimes, a crack will show up here and there, or there’s a small spalling spot on your wall. Usually, these tiny defects will not affect the structure of the building a lot, apart from being aesthetically displeasing. However, there are some serious issues that will require you to call a masonry repair [...]

Masonry is the art of constructing buildings using materials such as stone, bricks, concrete, etc. It is thanks to the ages-old art of masonry, and countless talented masons, that grand imposing buildings such as the Buckingham Palace and the Notre-Dame could be constructed. Playing a no less important role is the job of masonry repair experts, who help maintain and repair these buildings should something harmful happen to the structure. It’s a good [...]

Brick houses and stone houses are usually durable and well-protected from the wear and tear of environmental factors, but sometimes, you will have to call masonry repair service to fix certain serious issues with the masonry, or else the entire structure might give in. It would be tempting to try and repair these defects by yourself, especially if you know a thing or two about masonry and masonry repair. However, this is an [...]

Stone buildings, brick buildings, and concrete buildings are very durable structures, but they will show signs of defect every now and then. This is when you will need a masonry repair service to deal with these issues. The problem now is to find the correct masonry repair expert to provide you with their assistance. While there are plenty of masonry repair service providers, not all of them are qualified and experienced experts. To [...]

Most of the time, we don’t usually check the inner structure of our own home, so it’s quite difficult to tell whether there’s a problem that requires masonry repair service or not. Sure enough, sometimes you might cast a glance or two at the walls, but to check for internal damage, you will need professional eyes and tools for the job. However, that is not to say you can’t detect problems by yourself. [...]

The chimney is quite a problematic area. Many structural problems can occur at the chimney, and if they do, you should definitely call a masonry repair service, since climbing up to the chimney to apply repair is a very risky thing to do. The following are 4 of the most common kinds of repair that are most often applied to chimneys. The chimney does more than just to vent off the smoke of [...]

Generally speaking, brick buildings and stone buildings are extremely durable, and they can last for ages before the internal structure needs to be replaced. However, that is not to say problems do not arise. Masonry problems are abundant, and once there are serious issues with your walls or chimney, you will have to call a masonry repair service to let them deal with them. Some problems in masonry repair are actually more prevalent [...]

The best way to determine whether your house needs masonry repair or not is through a thorough inspection, not by you, but by certified experts who have a keen eye for potential defects. What exactly will these experts look for when they answer your call? Here are 5 things they will usually keep an eye out for. Brick houses are made to last for a very long time. The brick itself is a [...]

Tuckpointing is an important procedure in masonry repair. Every once in a while, the mortar layer between your bricks might be damaged, most likely due to the seeping water and high moisture, and it crumbles down, endangering the entire structure. Tuckpointing is the process of taking out this mortar layer and replace it with a new one to improve the mortar’s longevity. Tuckpointing is a very common procedure in Texas, and because it [...]

Concrete is a relatively new construction material, but it has already gained much attention in our modern world. CMU walls, or concrete masonry unit walls, are now becoming hotter than ever, and there’s rightly no reason for this material to lose its charm. Typically made of mostly cement shipped from Portland, this material is also mixed with a certain level of quartz, or stone, and water. It also a very versatile construction material, [...]