Tuck-pointing and repointing are two terms often used interchangeably, although they are not the same thing. This mix-up has created some confusion in the masonry industry. Tuckpointing and repointing both involve adding new mortar joints to a brick structure, but each is slightly different. If your chimney, wall, or any …

“Help! There is black mold growing on my bricks!” Black, blue or green, mold is a common problem because it will always thrive given the right conditions. It doesn’t take much to please mold. If moisture has a chance to sit over a prolonged period of time, mold is likely …

Brick is a durable material that doesn’t need cleaning nearly as often as other building materials. Still, there comes a time when every brick building or structure needs a good scrub.  Rust is one of the larger concerns regarding brick stains. If you notice rust stains on your bricks you …

Just the other day I looked inside of my chimney box to see a build up of ash and soot and realized it was time to clean. Cleaning a chimney box isn’t the average person’s favorite thing to do, but if you don’t keep up with the chore there are …

Bricks are durable, long lasting and beautiful too, hence why they are one of the most popular building materials in the world. Due to the popularity of brick, we get a lot of questions regarding the building material—like what are bricks made of? Are they as durable as people say? …