Wind-driven rain penetrated this recently built brick house, causing extensive damage on the interior of the bay. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: As result of Hurricane Irma, I had a ...

Brick and mortar is a solid building material, but it won't last forever. Here are the basics for "tuckpointing", the process of repairing and rebuilding a brick wall. The mortar and cement holding ...

Bricks are a highly durable material for both residential and commercial buildings, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to invest in brick maintenance or restoration. Over time, brick walls, chimneys ...

Summary Historic restoration and preservation efforts are accelerating throughout the U.S., thanks in part to available tax credits, awards programs, and green building trends. While these projects ...

Maybe the dead buried in the Second Presbyterian Church graveyard wanted out. They pushed against the brick wall for years, causing it to bend and bulge, and finally managed to kick a portion of it ...

THE York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brick makers in the country, has won the best refurbishment project award in the 2004 Brick Awards. The company, based at Alne, near ...