Journal
Repair and Maintenance
Repair and MaintenanceStair-Step Cracks in Brick: When to WorryStair-step cracks follow mortar joints, and their cause ranges from a rusted lintel to settling, so a close look matters.
Repair and MaintenanceEfflorescence: The White Powder on BrickWhat the white salty haze on brick means, whether it hurts the wall and how to get rid of it for good.
Repair and MaintenanceWhy Is My Brick Flaking? Understanding SpallingSpalling, the flaking or peeling of brick faces, usually comes from water, freezing and the wrong mortar or coating, and the cause…
Repair and MaintenanceSigns Your Brick Needs RepointingCrumbling mortar, gaps, damp spots and loose bricks are signs that the joints need work, and a quick key-and-eye test can tell…
