Caring For Brick

  
Avoiding Future Chimney Repair And Masonry Repair




Building in brick is a wonderful construction method. Brick is a durable and beautiful building material. Masonry is a proven age-old construction method, almost as old as building itself. Most brick homes these days are built with a brick veneer. In simple terms, this means that the brick are built more as a decorative siding than out of structural necessity. While known for its strength and beauty brick is not immune to Mother Nature. Here are some helpful hints on preserving your brick homes beauty and preventing future Chimney repair.

1. Install a good gutter system: moisture is one of the largest causes of brick deterioration. On many older homes without a gutter system, you will notice the bottom row, or course, of brick is crumbling away to nothing from the water pooling against it.

2. Seal your brick regularly. Applying a good sealer to your brick can help keep moisture out of your brick the will help to keep your brick from spalling (having the face of the brick pop off or deteriorate). Remember that different sealers have different finishes and can adjust the color of your brick slightly, so be prepared to seal all of your brick.

3. Inspect your chimney cap bi-yearly. All concrete and mortar is susceptible to cracking. Finding and repairing cracks in your chimney’s cap can save from having to partially or completely replace your chimney. When it comes to brick, moisture is the enemy, especially in climates with harsh winters. Freezing water expands, wreaking havoc on your brick

4. Build for your environment. When your new brick are being laid, there are a variety different ways in which the mortar joints can be tooled out or finished. Rake jointing (a deep joint between the brick) can look very nice, but is not recommend in wet and cold climates. In areas with constantly changing weather (like Michigan), an S joint is the preferred method. S jointing looks very nice and helps seal the mortar to the face of the brick, preventing moisture from penetrating.

5. Fix any cracks early. If you notice any cracks forming, try to have them repaired as soon as possible. Cracks have a way of spreading and growing. Catching them early can help stop their spread.

Performing some basic masonry maintenance can add years to the life of your brick house. Should brick repairs or restoration become necessary don’t hesitate contact a professional for more information contact

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Wayne County Michigan, Canton 48187, Canton 48188, Dearborn 48120,  Dearborn 48121, Dearborn 48123, Dearborn 48124, Dearborn 48126, Dearborn  48128, Dearborn Heights 48125, Dearborn Heights 48127, Dearborn Hts  48125, Dearborn Hts 48127, Ecorse 48229, Flat Rock 48134, Garden City  48135, Garden City 48136, Gibraltar 48173, Grosse Ile 48138, Grosse  Pointe 48215, Grosse Pointe 48224, Grosse Pointe 48230, Grosse Pointe  48236, Grosse Pointe Farms 48230, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236, Grosse  Pointe Park 48215, Grosse Pointe Park 48224, Grosse Pointe Park 48230,  Grosse Pointe Park 48236, Grosse Pointe Shores 48230, Grosse Pointe  Shores 48236, Grosse Pointe Woods 48230, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236,  Hamtramck 48211, Hamtramck 48212, Harper Woods 48225, Highland Park  48203, Inkster 48141, Lincoln Park 48146, Livonia 48150, Livonia 48151,  Livonia 48152, Livonia 48153, Livonia 48154, Melvindale 48122, New  Boston 48164, Northville 48167, Northville 48168, Northville Township  48167, Northville Twp 48167, Plymouth 48170, Redford 48239, Redford  48240, River Rouge 48218, Riverview 48192, Riverview 48193, Rockwood  48173, Romulus 48174, Southgate 48195, Sumpter Twp 48111, Taylor 48180,  Trenton 48183, Van Buren Twp 48111, Wayne 48184, Westland 48185,  Westland 48186, Woodhaven 48183, Wyandotte 48192, Wyandotte 48193

Macomb County Michigan, Armada 48005, Bruce 48065, Bruce Township 48065,  Bruce TWP 48065, Center Line 48015, Chesterfield 48047, Chesterfield  48051, Clinton Township 48035, Clinton Township 48036, Clinton Township  48038, Clinton Twp 48035, Clinton Twp 48036, Clinton Twp 48038, East  Detroit 48021, Eastpointe 48021, Fraser 48026, Harrison Township 48045,  Harrison Twp 48045, Lenox 48048, Lenox 48050, Macomb 48042, Macomb  48044, Mount Clemens 48043, Mount Clemens 48046, New Baltimore 48047,  New Baltimore 48051, New Haven 48048, New Haven 48050, Ray 48096, Ray  Twp 48096, Richmond 48062, Romeo 48065, Roseville 48066, Saint Clair  Shores 48080, Saint Clair Shores 48081, Saint Clair Shores 48082,  Selfridge 48045, Selfridge Angb 48045, Shelby Township 48315, Shelby  Township 48316, Shelby Township 48317, Shelby Township 48318, Shelby Twp  48315, Shelby Twp 48316, Shelby Twp 48317, Shelby Twp 48318, St Clair  Shrs 48080, St Clair Shrs 48081, St Clair Shrs 48082, St Clr Shores  48080, St Clr Shores 48081, St Clr Shores 48082, Sterling Heights 48310,  Sterling Heights 48311, Sterling Heights 48312, Sterling Heights 48313,  Sterling Heights 48314, Sterling Hts 48310, Sterling Hts 48311,  Sterling Hts 48312, Sterling Hts 48313, Sterling Hts 48314, Utica 48315,  Utica 48316, Utica 48317, Utica 48318, Warren 48088, Warren 48089,  Warren 48090, Warren 48091, Warren 48092, Warren 48093, Warren 48397,  Washington Twp 48094, Washingtonn Twp 48095
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