Homeowner guides
Plain answers about brick, mortar and chimneys from a family-owned masonry business. Read up, then call or text if you want a second set of eyes.
How to tell if your house needs tuckpointing
Mortar joints wear out slowly, so it's easy to miss until water starts getting in. Here's what to look for, outside and in, and when it's time to call.
Read the guideChimney crown vs. chimney cap: what's the difference?
People mix these two up all the time. They sit right next to each other on top of the chimney, but they do different jobs, and when either one fails, water gets in.
Read the guideWhy brick cracks above windows
A crack that starts at the top corner of a window and steps up through the mortar joints usually has one cause on Chicago-area brick homes: a rusting steel lintel.
Read the guideWhite stuff on your brick: what efflorescence means
That white, powdery haze on brick is called efflorescence. The stain itself is harmless, but it means water is moving through the masonry, and that's worth paying attention to.
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