When you’re selling your historic brick home, you’re selling the decades-long story that comes with the property. Buyers of these properties are looking for the original character and charm along..
Read MorePreparing for Spring Runoff – Does Your Historic Home Make the Grade?
Owners of historic brick homes are often reminded to pay close attention to their exterior brick walls. Routine inspections and tuckpointing help ensure water doesn’t find its way into small cracks..
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Repairing Historic Retaining Walls in D.C.
In many of D.C.’s historic districts, retaining walls help control soil erosion and runoff, providing safe transitions between ground levels. They provide beauty and charm, but they can quickly..
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Tuckpointing for Your Historic Brick Home
Historic brick-and-mortar homes are long-lasting, with a solid ability to withstand the elements, and generally have low maintenance requirements. However, low maintenance certainly doesn’t mean no..
Read MoreAdverse Effects of Winter Weather on a Historic Brick Home in DC
Historic brick homes provide a welcome feeling of warmth and charm against winter’s chilly backdrop - but they are not immune to the cold, freezing rain, ice and snow. In fact, historic brick homes..
Read MoreThe Importance of Tuckpointing to Your Home’s Structural Integrity
As the owner of a historic brick home, you know the inherent charm of the house is the result of the craftsmanship that went into building it. With proper maintenance, these homes were designed to..
Read MoreProtect Your Home from the Ground Up: Preventing Basement Water Damage
When it comes to historic brick homes, inspecting and maintaining the mortar joints to keep water out is important. This is much easier on the visible exterior than it is for basements. However, it..
Read MoreProtect Your Historic Property with Wooden Fencing and Iron Work Gates
A fence or gate is one of the most important investments you can make for your property’s safety and privacy. Wood and iron work both mingle well aesthetically with the traditional façades of..
Read MoreFinding Balance in 2024: Here's to Restoring Your Historic Brick Home
With the new year upon us, it’s a good time to find some balance in our daily lives. One place where you should always feel comfortable and cozy is in your home. As an owner of a historic brick..
Read MoreBring Out the Beauty of Historic Brick with Your Holiday Decor
As the holiday season approaches, your historic home provides a unique canvas for festive decorations. The timeless beauty of exposed brick walls offers an exceptional backdrop for holiday cheer...
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Don’t Take Care of Themselves
Maintaining centuries-old structures requires traditional methods and materials … and that means you may not know the right way to handle upkeep of your historic building’s masonry. There’s so much more to tuckpointing than replacing mortar.
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