Will My Wall Fall Down?

I get asked this question frequently and it’s a good question. One of the worst things that…

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The Evolution Of Masonry

Masonry is arguable the oldest profession in the world, and the philosophy behind it has remained unchanged…

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Why Bricks Break!

 37,479 people have watched this video! Expert mason Dan Bloom explains why bricks break and crack. There…

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Work or Water? Mixing Mortar 101

3,672 people have read this article! More work or More Water ? Mixing mortar is something that…

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Why Do Bricks Have Holes?

13,631 People have read this article! We get asked this question all the time. Bricks have core…

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Lime VS Portland Cement? Which Is Better?

70,314 people have read this article! Check out my video or read the article below! There are…

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Basic Guide To Stone Foundations

36,963 people have read this article! A foundation is a structure that creates a strong, level base…

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Water And Salt: The Enemies Of Brickwork

The main causes of damage to your masonry are water and salt. Usually they combine to form…

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How We Match Bricks

13,365 People have read this article We can easily match all common brick types. But the process…

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How Mortar Breaks Down

7,209 people have read this article! One of the keys to preserving masonry is to recognize problems…

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