There are many masonry contractors Chicago home and property owners trust and like to use, but if you’ve never hired one before, how do you decide who to work with? This can be a stressful decision. Here are a few things to keep in mind when hiring a masonry contractor: Do your research. Don’t just… Continue reading How to Choose a Masonry Contractor in Chicago, IL
How To Clean a Brick Wall
How to clean an interior brick wall The brickwork and brick walls are incredbily popular in Chicago. We can find it almost everywhere, especially in old parts of town. Nowadays more people decide to brick they interior walls, which looks great! Today we gonna give you some tips how to take a good care of… Continue reading How To Clean a Brick Wall
Tuckpointing Basics
Guide for Tuckpointing Contractors Tuckpointing. You’ve been told you need it for a masonry structure on your home, but you don’t know what it is. We are here to define it today. Tuckpointing services are quite simple: they involve the process of repairing the mortar joints in a masonry wall. To make a long story… Continue reading Tuckpointing Basics
Cracking bricks?
Cracking brickwork in Chicago, IL Did you know that Illinois is one of the states with the highest risk for earthquakes? While we may not experience major earthquakes on a regular basis, even a small tremor can send your brickwork into disarray and crack your mortar- especially on the historic buildings so prevalent in… Continue reading Cracking bricks?
