Journal
<span>Repair & Care</span>
Repair & CareA Year-Round Masonry Maintenance CalendarA short, season-by-season checklist that keeps brick, stone and chimneys in shape in Middle Tennessee.
Repair & CareWhy Is My Brick Flaking? Understanding SpallingThe face of a brick popping off usually means trapped water, hard mortar or a bad coating. Here is what to do.
Repair & CareHistoric Brick Repair: Dos and Don’tsOld brick and old mortar need different treatment than new. Learn the mistakes that cause lasting damage.
Repair & CareWhite Stains on Brick: What Is Efflorescence?That white, chalky powder on brick is salt carried by water. Here is where it comes from, whether it is harmful and…
Repair & CareWhat Brick Repair Really Costs in Middle TennesseeCommonly published planning ranges for tuckpointing, brick replacement, chimney work and lintels, and what moves the number.
Repair & Care7 Signs Your Brick Needs TuckpointingCrumbling joints, hollow-sounding mortar and white stains are all clues. Here is what to look for and what to do next.