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...
Read MoreWinter Care for Historic Homes in DC: Inspecting Interior Brick Walls
When harsh weather conditions impede outdoor activities in the colder months, homeowners often turn to tasks like painting and other cosmetic repairs. However, owners of historic brick homes might..
Read MorePrepare For Winter in DC: Preserve the Property of Your Historic Home
As the crisp autumn air settles in, it's essential to prepare your backyard and urban garden for the bitter cold of the approaching winter. This vital task not only protects your outdoor oasis..
Read MoreClean Your Gutters: Protect Your Historic Brick Home From Water Damage
As the last few leaves prepare to float to the ground and the air becomes crisp, you know it’s the time of transition between fall and winter. Though we find ourselves already in November, there’s..
Read MoreThe Importance of Chimney Cleaning and Repair For Your Old Brick Home
Brick chimneys are one of the most iconic features of historic brick homes and are a testament to the technical craftsmanship of the past. Beneath a chimney’s simple outward appearance is a complex..
Read MoreProtect Exterior Brickwork and Hardscaping Before Winter Sets In
As the cool autumn weather turns frosty, homeowners might want to focus on a frequently overlooked but crucial part of home maintenance: the cracks and chips of brick walkways, pavers, front steps..
Read MoreFall Inspection of Your Historic Brick Home: A Homeowner's Checklist
When it comes to the cyclical beauty of the seasons, autumn certainly holds its own. Offering a dazzling display of brilliant reds, oranges and golds, it brings bountiful harvests and cozy knit..
Read MoreWhat to Expect During a Site Evaluation of Your Historic Brick Home
A comprehensive site evaluation is critical when you're looking to purchase, renovate, or repair your historic brick home. Getting an expert's opinion on your home and property can save you time and..
Read MoreBuilding Materials for Retaining Walls: Brick or Stone for DC Homes?
As the owner of a historic brick home, you may have often admired the charm and beauty that brick and stone retaining walls bring to a home's curb appeal, but have you ever wondered why these..
Read MorePreventing the Growth of Mold, Moss, and Mildew on Old Brick Walls
Mold, mildew, and moss are fungi that thrive in damp and humid environments and old brick walls are one of the perfect breeding grounds for these organisms. Over time, brick becomes susceptible 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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