Dec 16, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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....
Dec 3, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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,...
Nov 18, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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...
Nov 4, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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...
Oct 14, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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...
Oct 7, 2025 | Brick Masonry, General Contracting
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...
