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Luty
2021
Tips for Working With Masonry Chicago, IL in Cold Weather
Storing and Handling Masonry Materials:
1. Cover the materials with tarps while on top of planks.
2. As much as possible, use dry mortar materials shipped in bulk.
3. Dissolve clumped and frozen sand by thawing.
4. Prevent bond reduction on the masonry units by placing them on warm surfaces.
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Lipiec
2020
Why You Need Tuckpointing In Chicago
It is critical to do scheduled tuckpointing inspections to ensure your mortar hasn’t deteriorated with the passage of time, and beatings from the elements.
Prime Tuckpointing in Chicago can do these inspections. Here are some benefits:
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Październik
2018
Benefits of tuckpointing
The repair process, which replaces damaged mortar joints between bricks is commonly known as tuckpointing. The procedure involves removing any decaying mortar and re-placing it to reseal the joints. Bricks can last up to 100 years, however the mortar between them may need restoration after 20-25 years.
What causes mortar deterioration?
There are many factors that cause mortar damage. Some of them may be a result of over-painting of brick facades with oil paints. However most damage is caused by weather conditions and external pollution.
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Wrzesień
2018
Tuckpointing- step by step
What is tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing is the term used to describe the process of removing deteriorated mortar joints. Mortar joints are cut to a uniform depth and then fill in with fresh mortar. Tuckpointing is also referred as pointing and repointing, however, it may also mean to put plastic mortar in masonry walls without removing the original damaged mortar. Not only old joins need to be repaired, new walls also might need to be tuckpointed to repair voids in the mortar joint, or when the joint has not been properly finished.
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Sierpień
2018
Masonry repair cost
What kind of repair do you need?
I am sure you know that nothing last forever so, when you need a brick repair or your stone steps are crumbling, you need to be aware that it is time to call a professional company for masonry repair. Masons are people who have all needed knowlegde to build and repair structures made of brick, stone, tile, concrete and similar materials. There are many reasons you might need a masonry repair. As your house age and settle, the mortar might become loosened, leading to displacement of masonry work or maybe you need new bricks or just new mortar between bricks.
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Czerwiec
2017
Services That Add Value
If your new property construction includes brick or stonework, Prime Masonry is the company you want working for you. We understand that you have a grand vision in mind for your construction project, and we have the skills and know-how to bring that vision to life.
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Czerwiec
2017
New Construction Services in Chicago, IL
If your new property construction includes brick or stonework, Prime Masonry is the company you want working for you. We understand that you have a grand vision in mind for your construction project, and we have the skills and know-how to bring that vision to life.