Archive for June 2022

Masonry is one of the oldest building methods on earth for a number of reasons — and durability is high on the list. A well-built structure made of masonry can last for decades or even centuries with little upkeep, at least if it doesn’t start to crack. Moisture is masonry’s #1 enemy, and cracks let…

Water is the nemesis of commercial buildings everywhere. It rots wood, spalls concrete, and leaves unsightly stains. It can tear a structure apart like an eggshell given enough time, corroding steel beams and buckling floors and ceilings. So when you see a water leak, it’s not just a little problem: it’s a ticking time bomb.

Concrete seems pretty solid — but you might be surprised. And the last thing you want to be surprised by is a pool of water in the middle of your commercial building.

“Brick red” is a common color name for a reason: it’s what we expect from our bricks. We’re used to seeing tall buildings with long, unbroken stretches of red masonry.