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Masonry Repair Solutions

Have you seen a building with the brick falling off?  How about many cracks on the veneer at the exterior? Helical ties are used in stabilizing parapets, anchoring stone, terracotta,... read more →
  • November 4, 2019
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Fire Resistance of Masonry Units

In todays’ buildings there are many items that are highly combustible, so having a little or a lot of masonry creates safety within a structure especially in a stairwell, elevator,... read more →
  • October 2, 2019
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Stonehenge

Being a mason contractor and having respect for all the effort that goes into constructing a building today, one can appreciate the history of how things were built in... read more →
  • September 3, 2019
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What good is a Parapetto?

The parapet is where the masonry wall transitions from being an insulated masonry wall to an uninsulated masonry wall.  Additionally, the wall is subject to moisture penetration on both... read more →
  • August 6, 2019
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Hot Weather Masonry

While commuting home last week, I was passed by a pickup that advertised “Cement Contractor” on the side of the truck.  What is a cement contractor?  I think it was... read more →
  • July 8, 2019
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Re-Pointing Masonry

The reason for re-pointing is that mortar lasts roughly between 25-50 years while brick lasts approximately 100+ years.  Over a buildings life, foundations settle, caulking becomes dry and brittle,... read more →
  • May 30, 2019
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Brick…Paint or Don’t Paint?

Brick is usually selected for its’ color or finish.  The color is typically throughout the clay unit.  Brick is painted to usually increase light reflection and for decorative purposes.... read more →
  • April 30, 2019
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Masonry Cracking Up

This type of crack happens due to the lack of expansion joints in the length of the brick wall. The bricks have expanded horizontally above the head of the... read more →
  • April 1, 2019
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Movement Joints in Masonry

When we build with brick, concrete block, stone and the many other materials that we use in masonry, we need movement joints.  Materials built with cement in their composition,... read more →
  • March 6, 2019
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Masonry Flashing… Do it Right the First Time

I like to watch DIY home shows like This Old House and Holmes on Homes.  I like Mike Holmes motto: “If you're going to do... read more →
  • February 5, 2019
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Concrete Masonry Check Off Program

In October of 2018, the United States Senate passed the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act, providing Congressional authorization for the concrete masonry products industry to develop... read more →
  • January 4, 2019
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Cleaning Masonry

Currently it is recommended to clean new masonry within 14- 28 days from installation for type N mortar and 3-7 days for type S mortar. When cleaning masonry, clean the... read more →
  • November 29, 2018
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Cold Weather Masonry

In the masonry world this topic comes up seasonally. There are necessary procedures needed to follow for successful installation of masonry in the cold weather. This information is helpful... read more →
  • October 29, 2018
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Cap Flashing for a Stone Veneer Wall

The flashing details for flashing a stone veneer or stone faced masonry wall, with a face varying from the wall plane plus or minus 2” or more is not a... read more →
  • October 5, 2018
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Fire Rating for Masonry Walls

A popular question to the Masonry Advisory Council is “What is the fire rating of my masonry wall?” or “Where can I find the fire rating of my masonry... read more →
  • August 28, 2018
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