Vertical or horizontal cracks are seen at the brick mortar joints. One of the main reason is the sulfate attack, that weakens the mortar. These cracks mainly appear after 2 to 3 years of construction.

A reader’s neighbor patched this mortar but left a mess. First thing to do: Find out what material he used. (Reader photo) Q: I was told I had some holes in the 50-year-old brick under a bay window on ...

Leakage of water through joints of brick masonry walls can be repaired by grouting or repointing the joints. The wind often drives water through joints or adjacent structural elements such as floors ...

Calling all masons, it’s time to put all of your job experience to work for you and start earning profits in your own masonry business. Starting a business that specializes in small masonry repairs ...

Toronto’s Waterworks development, designed by Diamond Schmitt, is transforming a 1930s masonry utility building into condos, a food hall, and a YMCA. Photo by Joy von Tiedemann Photography, courtesy ...