An age-old craft, masonry refers to the art of building structures using materials such as brick, stone, and concrete. Like all things, buildings are not meant to last forever. Even the toughest stone structures will show signs of damage over time. This is where you will need a professional masonry repair services. You might think that a crack on the wall just doesn’t hurt much. But in the long run, it will be a [...]
It’s not good practice to ignore some issues in your home or building as some problems are more serious than others and need urgent masonry repair work. We don’t recommend that you ignore any issues at all, especially the ones that you notice in your walls or any structure. But if you do see the ones that we’re about to talk about, it’s really the time to act. It goes without saying that [...]
Masonry is the art of building, maintaining, and repairing stone structures. Since the ancient days of human history, people have been building grand structures made of stones like the Pyramids of Giza, and the Notre Dame of Paris. These are all fine creations that come from the art of masonry. However, masonry isn’t just about building structures. Masonry repair is just as important as building a stone house because as time goes by, the [...]
Not all masonry repair jobs are the same. It depends on what’s being repaired, what the client wants, and what the professional thinks is right. You’ll find that since each repair job is different, there are different types of masonry materials that can be used. Common Materials Used in Masonry Repair Below is a guide that will give you more info about the materials used in masonry repair, in case you see [...]
You have a stone or brick house, and you know a few things about masonry. Your house is very durable, and it has been years since it encountered an issue. Suddenly, one day, a huge crack appears. Should you fix it by yourself? Although it is very tempting to treat this as a DIY project, it is strongly advised that you get professional masonry repair experts to handle the job. Here are some reasons [...]
Whether you’re looking for masonry repair or construction, hiring a mason should never be done in a rush. When it comes to constructing buildings and houses, there’s very little room for error as correcting those mistakes can be quite costly and take up lots of time. That’s why you want the job done right and at a reasonable fee. Take some time picking out and hiring the right masonry company for the work, and [...]
Stone buildings and brick buildings are some of the toughest and most durable structures in the world. Some famous stone estates and mansions still stand proudly in spite of the devastation of war and the ravage of time. However, no matter how resistant these buildings are, they are not built to last forever. Signs of defects will show up after a certain period of time. When this happens, your building needs masonry repair to [...]
Chimneys seem like simple structures to the common person. They’re just made of bricks and are expected to last forever. Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to them than that. Neglected chimneys or those affected by moisture need to undergo masonry repair in order to restore them to their best conditions. So what kind of work is done on chimneys? Chimney Crown Repair Maintaining the chimney crown is one of the most essential [...]
Brick and stone buildings are generally very durable and may last for centuries. However, no matter how well you build a structure, defects are bound to show up sooner or later. That’s when you need to call a masonry repair service. To help speed up the repair process, you should gain a better understanding of the problems that you commonly face when your buildings start to show signs of defect. This article will provide [...]
We don’t often go about inspecting our walls, chimneys, and houses in general so we never know when masonry repair is needed. Sometimes it’s necessary and at times we think it’s not. But just because a house or building is standing tall that doesn’t mean it’s in tip-top condition. We usually wait until the damage is severe or noticeable before we take action. Below are the three signs that indicate if a structure needs [...]