More stories about Brick

• Stabilizing a Brick Exterior

  Unstable brick is tied to the floor framing with standard hold downs, threaded rod, and compression plates

• The Case of the Leaky Sunspace and the Brick Wall

  For years water dripped into offices housed in a glass enclosure -- for days after rainstorms had stopped. Do you know why and how to fix it?

• Troubleshooting Brick Veneer

  Diagnose the flashing flaws that allow moisture to get into the cavity and ruin sheathing, framing, and interior finishes, then correct them once and for all.

• Reusing Salvaged Brick

  Old bricks are risky for exterior use; save them for interior projects, and use the proper mortar

• Using Salvaged Brick

  Salvaged brick is OK for interior work, but should be avoided for chimneys and other exterior projects in demanding climates

• Stabilizing a Brick Facade

  something about brick and the Paul Revere Apartments

• Retrofitting a Steel Header

  Installing the two-piece assembly one C-channel at a time made it easier to support the masonry while opening the wall.

• Eco-Friendly Brick and Block

  Masonry products made with sustainable manufacturing methods.

• Remodeling in Masonry

  Two projects illustrate how a methodical approach and careful details keep old walls from crumbling.

• OX-DU10 Superfast Diamond Saw Blades Cut Steel, Brick, Stone, and Concrete

  Diamond circular saw blades cut metals, masonry and more