As the weather warms up and springtime arrives, homeowners should welcome the opportunity to inspect their historic brick homes. This is especially important after winter's wear and tear; it's..
Read MoreDecorating Your Historic Home: How to Hang Things on Brick Walls
One of the most popular renovations for historic brick homes is removing the plaster on an interior wall to expose the natural beauty of the brick. Warm and inviting, it adds a textural dimension,..
Read MoreWhy Winter is the Perfect Time for Interior Tuckpointing
As you settle into winter, there may not be too many thoughts of home repairs or improvements running through your mind. However, if you’ve been considering exposing some interior brick walls or..
Read MoreThree Key Ways to Avoid Winter Water Damage to Old Brick
Historic brick homes are certainly beautiful and charming - and those that have stood the test of time are also resilient, having demonstrated considerable ability to hold their own against the..
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Beautiful Old Brick Adds Warmth and Charm
If you are fortunate enough to have an old brick wall in your historic home, then you know what a wonderful backdrop it is for entertaining during the holidays, and how it adds to your décor. Here's..
Read MoreWill Tuckpointing Fix a Damp Brick Basement?
If your home or office has a brick foundation, it is an integral part of the structure. It is important to keep the brick and mortar in good condition, but basements present a challenge. The..
Read MoreHow to Maintain the Warmth of Your Interior Brick Wall
So many of the historic brick homes in the Washington DC area display a beautiful exposed interior brick wall. Some are in need of repair, but in many cases, these old brick walls are in good shape..
Read MoreInterior Wall Bubbling and Moisture Control
Owning a historic home often comes with unique challenges, with much of the focus placed on structural integrity and repair. A not-so-uncommon problem is bubbling on plaster walls and ceiling..
Read MoreExposing an Old Interior Brick Wall
Interior decorating fashions have recently undergone a substantial revision, which includes an appreciation of exposed vintage brick walls.
Read MoreHelp! Our Exposed Brick Wall is Crumbling
Many older, historic brick homes in the Washington DC area feature interior brick walls and exteriors. Over time, these brick structures can erode and decay just like outside masonry exposed to..
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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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