Apr 1, 2026 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
Cracks above a window or door have a way of getting your attention. They often start as a thin stair step in the mortar, then widen over a season or two. Sometimes the brick above the opening appears to be lifting slightly. Sometimes the paint on the inside wall near...
Mar 17, 2026 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
Brickwork is built to last. That’s why it’s been used for everything from front steps to fireplaces for generations. But even the toughest brick structures can start to show their age, especially when they’re out in the elements. The cracks, chips, and shifts that...
Mar 10, 2026 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
As 2026 rolls in, you can expect to see a slow decline in sterile colors that have dominated brick for over a decade. Instead of homeowners painting their red brick to much more neutral grays and tans, there will be a soulful return to red-colored bricks. Once seen as...
Feb 24, 2026 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
Historic masonry has its own story. The bricks, stones, and mortar in older buildings were usually made and sourced locally, shaped by hand, and put together using methods unlike those used today. When these buildings need repairs, the aim is not only to keep them...
Feb 10, 2026 | Brick Masonry
On some houses, the first clue is a dark strip of brick that never seems to dry. It shows up down low, where the lawn meets the wall, or behind a row of shrubs that get watered every day in July. Sometimes you notice it because the mulch line keeps creeping upward,...
Jan 20, 2026 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
The turn of the calendar is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year and make goals for the future. While most people’s minds immediately go to things like exercise or flossing, upgrading your home can definitely be a New Year’s resolution. Adding new or...
