Bump Out Water Leaks
Bump Out Water Leaks A bump-out that dumps water into the brick will stain, freeze, and open cracks. This job is about finding the leak path and repairing the masonry instead of guessing at the basement.
Michael Olding
Brick Replacement
Brick Replacement Causes & Solutions – Excessive moisture present within a brick structure causes ‘flaking’ or ‘spalling’ during the freeze-thaw cycle. This action will eventually necessitate the brick replacement of the damaged brick units. When too much water is absorbed by bricks they start to flake after several freeze-thaw cycles. By the time this flaking … Read more
Window Lintel Replacement
Window Lintel Replacement This window lintel was deteriorated and starting to expand. As the lintel expands it lifts the masonry above the windows and causing crack. The cracks allow water to enter the wall system creating more corrosion and of course more damage. This customer was prudent in addressing this lintel replacement before the damage … Read more
Basement Leaking – It could be your brick flashing
Many basement leaks originate from water leaking beneath the exterior bricks, coming across the top of the foundation and into the home.
Brick Porch Paving – Tuckpointing Repair
Brick Porch Paving – Tuckpointing Repair The corrosive nature of the freeze-thaw cycle on brick porch paving is devastating on unless routinely maintained. Brick paving requires a lot of maintenance due to heavy pedestrian traffic and weathering. For a solid repair all joints should be ground out, cleaned and tuck-pointed with a fresh pointing mortar … Read more
Brick Staining – The Way To Blend
Brick Staining – The Way To Blend Thank you for the great job on the brick repair and brick staining! The repairs blend in well with the 35 year old bricks and I don’t believe anyone could have done it better. Also being a photographer and artist I am usually the first to say “ … Read more
Brick Repair – An alternative to rebuilding deteriorated masonry
Brick Repair – An alternative to rebuilding deteriorated masonry When damaged bricks are severe enough to require a rebuild then you could consider a vertical carved cement overlay as this client did. Follow along to see how the repair went. The spalling bricks on this garden wall was severe so a brick repair was not … Read more
Brick Anchors – On a door surround?
Brick anchors on a door surround? Brick anchors are one of the items in a masons tool bag that can be used in a variety of situations. Sometimes you just don’t know when those situations may arise. I have to admit though, this is the first time I had been called in to apply anchors … Read more