Maybe your family has outgrown your house. Or, you have a renovation in mind for an old home. Any remodeling project involves money, planning, and stress. You will face the need to make complicated decisions and will have many questions. One of these questions might be: Should I hire an architect?

The windows in historic DC brick homes are frequently an important element of the architectural integrity. Their design, craftsmanship, or other qualities may make them worthy of preservation. Although old windows can be a challenge to maintain and repair, there are many benefits to retaining existing windows.

The windows in historic DC brick homes are frequently an important element of the architectural integrity. Their design, craftsmanship, or other qualities may make them worthy of preservation. Although old windows can be a challenge to maintain and repair, there are many benefits to retaining existing windows.

Your old brick home is located in one of the historic neighborhoods in Washington DC. Preserving the unique architectural and design features of your dwelling maintains the desirability of that neighborhood. One necessary and visible maintenance chore is brick restoration and repair. 

Your old brick home is located in one of the historic neighborhoods in Washington DC. Preserving the unique architectural and design features of your dwelling maintains the desirability of that neighborhood. One necessary and visible maintenance chore is brick restoration and repair. 

When you purchase on an old brick house in the Washington DC area, you have taken a step into history. Many neighborhoods, particularly those located in Historic Districts, are known for their stately and well-preserved architecture; some for their storybook charm. So, if your home was built in or before the early 20th century, it […]

Owners of old brick houses in Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods might notice a crumbling or flaking of the surface of their brickwork. This form of deterioration, known as spalling, usually results from some form of water damage. If your old home is brick and you’re not familiar with spalling, here’s what you should know. 

Owners of old brick houses in Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods might notice a crumbling or flaking of the surface of their brickwork. This form of deterioration, known as spalling, usually results from some form of water damage. If your old home is brick and you’re not familiar with spalling, here’s what you should know. 

If you are the owner of a brick home, you may be tempted to choose “spot tuckpointing” when you see signs of damage on an otherwise solid wall. Homeowners and contractors alike consider it be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. That’s not always the case.