When owners of historic brick homes in DC neighborhoods notice bubbling on their interior walls they have lots of questions. It’s not obvious that both the cause of the interior damage and the solution can be found in the exterior – in the original materials used to build their old homes.
Why Do You See Bubbling on Your Plaster Walls?
When owners of historic brick homes in DC neighborhoods notice bubbling on their interior walls they have lots of questions. It’s not obvious that both the cause of the interior damage and the solution can be found in the exterior – in the original materials used to build their old homes.
How to Identify Warning Signs and Prevent Ice Dams
Winter. There’s no avoiding the harsh weather, with its freeze and thaw patterns. While walkways and steps demand immediate attention, there is also the problem of ice forming on the eaves of our homes. Owners of historic brick homes will want to learn more about preventing the damage that can result.
How to Identify Warning Signs and Prevent Ice Dams
Winter. There’s no avoiding the harsh weather, with its freeze and thaw patterns. While walkways and steps demand immediate attention, there is also the problem of ice forming on the eaves of our homes. Owners of historic brick homes will want to learn more about preventing the damage that can result.
How to Identify Warning Signs and Prevent Ice Dams
Winter. There’s no avoiding the harsh weather, with its freeze and thaw patterns. While walkways and steps demand immediate attention, there is also the problem of ice forming on the eaves of our homes. Owners of historic brick homes will want to learn more about preventing the damage that can result.
Your Guide To Sane and Successful Historic Home Renovation
Every historic home comes with a to-do list of repairs and upgrades. A common challenge to home owners is how to decide which, if any, of the tasks are appropriate for DIY. Even the most handy owners, eager to get started on a project, should consider carefully which tasks are best left to professionals.
Rehabilitation or Restoration for Your Historic Home?
Ownership of an old brick home in one of DC’s historic neighborhoods comes with a unique set of responsibilities and decisions. Unlike owners of newer and more modern homes, you face the challenge of how to make your home comfortable while maintaining the authentic nature of its architecture and features. There are many elements to […]
Rehabilitation or Restoration for Your Historic Home?
Ownership of an old brick home in one of DC’s historic neighborhoods comes with a unique set of responsibilities and decisions. Unlike owners of newer and more modern homes, you face the challenge of how to make your home comfortable while maintaining the authentic nature of its architecture and features. There are many elements to […]
What’s the Best Way to Remove Ice and Snow From Brick?
In the season of ice and snow, DC brick walkways and steps become a challenge for homeowners. The problems is that salt or other chemical de-icing products should not be used to remove ice and snow from brick walkways. These products can damage and stain the bricks, degrade the mortar joints and harm any nearby vegetation. […]
What’s the Best Way to Remove Ice and Snow From Brick?
In the season of ice and snow, DC brick walkways and steps become a challenge for homeowners. The problems is that salt or other chemical de-icing products should not be used to remove ice and snow from brick walkways. These products can damage and stain the bricks, degrade the mortar joints and harm any nearby vegetation. […]
