Masonry Services

Masonry services involve the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of masonry structures which include brick, block, terra cotta, cut stone, field stone, and architectural cast stone. These services can include removal and replacement of defective mortar joints and also include patching and/or replacement of masonry units.

Brick Restoration

Brick restoration can include removal of existing paint, cleaning, installation of clear penetrating sealers and in severe cases removal and replacement of original brick. In the case of brick removal and replacement the new brick shall match the color, texture, and size of the original brick as closely as possible.

Stone Restoration

Stone can be restored through patching, consolidation or sealing. Excessively damaged stone is replaced with new stone units matching the type, color and shape as closely as possible.

Terra Cotta Restoration

Restoration of terra cotta can involve cleaning, re-coating, re-glazing, replacement, sculpting and patching.

Patching and Sculpting

High quality cementitious patching materials are formulated to match the color and texture of the existing masonry, then used to patch the masonry unit.

Re-pointing

Deteriorating mortar joints are carefully removed to the depth of sound mortar. The joints are then prepared and re-pointed using mortar matching the existing as closely as possible.

Brick and Block Replacement

Deteriorated brick and block is carefully removed from the façade and new matching units are re-installed within the prepared cavity.

Masonry Caulking

Caulk is a flexible urethane or silicone material which is placed in joints to prevent moisture intrusion and/or allow for movement. Caulking can resolve leaks, minimize HVAC losses, and prevent mold and pest intrusion.

Masonry Cleaning

Atmospheric pollutants, dust, plant growth, and other visual discolorations are carefully removed from masonry surfaces. Methods include controlled pressure water, mild chemicals, hot water, and various forms of media blasting.

Thru Wall Flashing

Through wall flashing is installed at locations where original flashing was improperly installed or in locations where flashing should have been installed to begin with. Through wall flashing most commonly is installed at single wythe veneer façades with a cavity space. Installation of new through wall flashing systems with end dams weep moisture from the internal cavity space to the exterior masonry façade.