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.
Brick Repair
What is Spalling Brick and Why Should You Care?
Spalling brick is damage where the surface of a brick peels, pops out or flakes off. Here is what owners should know about it. If you already see crumbling brick, start with what to do when you see crumbling bricks on your home, and read the causes of spalling brick and how to fix it […]
Fall is the Right Time to Inspect Your Old Brick Chimney
If your historic home has a brick chimney, fall is a good time to have it inspected. The exposed mortar in many Washington DC old brick chimneys is particularly vulnerable to weather damage. Although the right mortar joints can last for 25 years or more, your brick chimney may need to be repaired before the winter weather hits.
Fall is the Right Time for Brick Chimney Inspection
If your historic home has a brick chimney, fall is a good time to have it inspected. The exposed mortar in many Washington DC old brick chimneys is particularly vulnerable to weather damage. Although the right mortar joints can last for 25 years or more, your brick chimney may need to be repaired before the winter weather hits.
Fall is the Right Time to Have Your Brick Chimney Inspected
If your historic home has a brick chimney, fall is a good time to have it inspected. The exposed mortar in many Washington DC old brick chimneys is particularly vulnerable to weather damage. Although the right mortar joints can last for 25 years or more, your brick chimney may need to be repaired before the winter weather hits.
Fall is the Best Time to Inspect Your Old Brick Chimney
If your historic home has a brick chimney, fall is a good time to have it inspected. The exposed mortar in many Washington DC old brick chimneys is particularly vulnerable to weather damage. Although the right mortar joints can last for 25 years or more, your brick chimney may need to be repaired before the winter weather hits.
How to Add Color to the Decor of Interior Brick Walls
So many of the historic brick homes in the Washington DC area display a beautiful exposed brick wall. Some are in need of repair, but in many cases, these old interior brick walls are in good shape and add warmth to your décor. However, to preserve the stunning quality of your brick, you’ll want to […]
How to Maintain the Warmth of Your Interior Brick Wall
So many of the historic brick homes in the Washington DC area display a beautiful exposed brick wall. Some are in need of repair, but in many cases, these old interior brick walls are in good shape and add warmth to your décor. However, to preserve the stunning quality of your brick, you’ll want to […]
What’s at Stake When You See Crumbling Bricks on Your Home?
If you see crumbling brick on an old home, the damage can be more serious than it looks. If the brick wall is part of the main structure of the building, weakening mortar can become a severe problem, and the integrity of the building may be at stake. Here is why it pays to act […]
What is Brick Spalling and What Should You Do About It?
When I see an old brick house with crumbling or flaking of the surface of the brick wall, I recognize a type of damage known as spalling brick. If the brick wall is part of the main structure of the building, the weakening of mortar can become a severe problem. The integrity of the building […]
