A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

December 19, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Brick and mortar is a solid building material, but it won't last forever. Here are the basics for ...

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 ...

RICHMOND, Va., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why do some brick facades bulge or separate from buildings over time? A recent HelloNation article featuring Masonry Expert Alan Williams of A. W. Masonry ...

Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...