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Spalling and Cracking: How to Prevent Freeze–Thaw Damage in Michigan Brickwork
Michigan winters are tough on people, but they are just as hard on brick. One day, the temperature is below freezing, the next it is above, and that cycle repeats for months. Brick and mortar can handle a lot, but repeated freeze–thaw cycles push them to their limits....
Brick Cleaning Problems That May Require a Masonry Pro
Although you may love cleaning and fixing your home, there are times when DIY just won’t cut it. In the case of brick, its porous nature makes it very difficult to clean. Not only that but using the wrong products to clean brick can result in etching, discoloration,...
Moisture Management in Brick Masonry – Protecting your Walls
Brick is a durable and time-tested material in construction. It weathers storms and adds beauty to residential and commercial buildings. Despite its toughness, brick is not waterproof. Efflorescence, freeze-thaw cracks, mold, mildew, and internal wall damage all trace...
How Do You Know Your Chimney is in Trouble?
Chimneys are one of those features of a home that are easy to ignore until something goes wrong. Because they sit above eye level and behind walls, chimney problems often go unnoticed until water starts leaking in, bricks start crumbling, or worse, your fireplace...
Why Brick Keeps Michigan Homes Comfortable
Brick’s natural properties make it a favored choice for durability and performance. Understanding how brick enhances energy efficiency can help property owners make more sustainable decisions for their next project. Here's why brick performs so well as an insulator....
Brick Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Despite its strength and longevity, brick is a building material with hidden vulnerabilities. Many problems may arise over the years, from crumbling mortar joints to efflorescence and cracking. These problems can lead to significant structural damage, compromising a...
What Makes Masonry a Sustainable Choice in Modern Construction?
We hear a lot about sustainable building these days, and for good reason. Whether you’re building a house or a commercial space, the materials you choose matter. Not just for the look and feel, but for the future. One option that has been quietly doing its job for...
Commercial Masonry Construction: The 3 Key Categories You Should Know
Masonry at its core is a skilled trade that involves building with materials like stones, bricks, or blocks and layering them together to create a complete structure. While that seems like a simple definition, the wide array of masonry projects that are possible are...
Brick Chimney Repair and Fireplace Maintenance Tips
It’s still summer and it’s hot! So, you won’t need to raise the temperatures even higher by using your indoor brick fireplace. However, just because you won’t be using it doesn’t mean that you won’t need to maintain it in the summer. If your chimney needs repair,...
Protect Your Property with a Retaining Wall Built Right
Of all of the home improvements that you’ll make to your home, getting a retaining wall is probably not at the top of your list. This is likely because knowing whether to install a retaining wall or not may not be as apparent as other home updates. You can probably...