Category: Bricks

Common symptoms and causes of exterior wall distress include (clockwise, starting upper left corner): efflorescence, spalls, cracks, and mortar deterioration.

Ask the Engineer: The Key to Healthy Walls

February 21st, 2018 by

A building’s exterior walls protect the interior spaces from a constant barrage of the elements. Over time, however, exposure to wind, rain, snow, and sun; lack of maintenance; improper repairs; and/or poor design and construction can lead to leaks, cracks,...

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The Problem with White-Brick Buildings

October 12th, 2011 by

Prewar buildings have charm, elegance, and gracious space, whereas new construction is sleek and sophisticated and features lots of amenities. So what can be said about those postwar white glazed-brick buildings with their distinctive wedding cake shape?  Piotr Redlinski for...

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