In the historic neighborhoods of Washington, DC and Alexandria VA homeowners mount flagpoles to their brick homes. Whether displaying the “Stars and Stripes” to celebrate holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July or a decorative garden flag, a flagpole adds character to a DC brick home. To make sure that it remains […]

When building a retaining wall, you have two choices. You can either do the project yourself or hire a professional. Trying to build a retaining wall yourself can be time-consuming, costly, and exhausting. By hiring a retaining wall contractor, you can get better results and may save money in the process.

If you are the owner of a brick home, you may be tempted to choose “spot tuckpointing” when you see signs of damage on an otherwise solid wall. Homeowners and contractors alike consider it to be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. That’s not always the case.

The following information was recently sent to Renaissance customers. We want everyone in the DC service area to know that we are open and continuing to provide tuckpointing and exterior masonry service to new and former clients. Here is how we are working, to ensure safety for all…

Several factors need to be considered when choosing to build a retaining wall for residential or commercial use. You’ll need to decide what type of structure will work best for your location and what materials to use. Building a retaining wall requires careful planning to prevent it from becoming a hazard.

Having a gorgeous outdoor space significantly boosts your home’s curb appeal. You can create a functional landscape design with numerous benefits for your property by blending hardscaping and landscaping. It can be a cost-effective solution if you don’t have the time or money to perform constant upkeep. Hardscape elements can also enhance the natural beauty […]

Having a gorgeous outdoor space significantly boosts your home’s curb appeal. You can create a functional landscape design with numerous benefits for your property by blending hardscaping and landscaping. It can be a cost-effective solution if you don’t have the time or money to perform constant upkeep. Hardscape elements can also enhance the natural beauty […]

When the warm summer evenings begin to lengthen, homeowners in Washington DC spend more time outdoors. A backyard patio is the ideal way to expand your home’s living and entertaining space into the outdoors while maintaining comfort and privacy.

Maintaining older brick structures that were constructed from the late 1700s to around 1944 requires traditional methods and materials. This means that many simple DIY repair methods you find on the Internet are not the right way to handle the upkeep of your historic building’s masonry.