If properly designed and constructed, brick masonry can be highly durable and tends to demand little in the way of routine repairs. However, it is still important to conduct regular inspection of the ...

A reader’s neighbor patched this mortar but left a mess. First thing to do: Find out what material he used. (Reader photo) Q: I was told I had some holes in the 50-year-old brick under a bay window on ...

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...

There’s a nasty bit by the roof on our garden wall, where cement is peeling away and bricks seem to need re-pointing. Anyone have a recommendation of a good masonry person?

Brick and stone masonry have served as reliable and valuable elements of commercial building projects for centuries, gracing urban and rural landscapes since time immemorial. Building Teams have ...