While performing a preplan survey or conducting crew familiarization in your district, it’s wise to take a second look at brick buildings, particularly downtown. You might be surprised at what you ...

Brick veneer isn't just thin little slices of bricks; it consists of real, full-sized bricks stacked on top of each other. This wall is supported by the foundation and it gets held in place with brick ...

All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: My house is about 40 years old, unpainted brick veneer, crawlspace ranch, with 2-1/2 inches of foil-faced insulation in the walls. Estimator said they couldn’t ...

Question: My house is about 40 years old, unpainted brick veneer, crawlspace ranch, with 2-1/2 inches of foil-faced insulation in the walls. Estimator said they couldn't do much with the wall cavities ...