Bricks are a highly durable material for both residential and commercial buildings, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to invest in brick maintenance or restoration. Over time, brick walls, chimneys ...

Q: I read your interesting piece on who is responsible for unit damage due to water leakage in a common element roof. What about a somewhat similar scenario involving the exposed interior brick wall ...

Is it better to repair cracked and aging concrete or replace it? If you have repaired cracks in your concrete time and time again, it may be time to replace it, or at least replace a partial area of ...

Q. My question is about chimney bricks. In 1987, I bought a twenty year old brick house. The furnace, gas water heater, and fireplace are all in the basement so the double flue chimney rises from ...

Q: I live in a townhouse where brick surrounds the base of the house. This year, I’ve been finding that the outer surfaces of some of the brick have been peeling off. What is causing this? Does it ...