If the brick and mortar facade of your historic DC homes show signs of deterioration, it’s time to repair and restore. The first step is looking for a masonry contractor who can work with your particular situation. When comparing estimates from masonry contractors, traditional tuckpointing methods and materials may seem more costly than the others. […]

If the brick and mortar facade of your historic DC homes show signs of deterioration, it’s time to repair and restore. The first step is looking for a masonry contractor who can work with your particular situation. When comparing estimates from masonry contractors, traditional tuckpointing methods and materials may seem more costly than the others. […]

If the brick and mortar facade of your historic DC homes show signs of deterioration, it’s time to repair and restore. The first step is looking for a masonry contractor who can work with your particular situation. When comparing estimates from masonry contractors, traditional tuckpointing methods and materials may seem more costly than the others. […]

Owners of historic DC brick homes have likely heard of tuckpointing. Also known as repointing, it is the process by which the facades of brick structures are restored and maintained. Even the most savvy owners of historic homes may not know the right way to handle upkeep of a historic building’s masonry. 

Owners of historic DC brick homes have likely heard of tuckpointing. Also known as repointing, it is the process by which the facades of brick structures are restored and maintained. Even the most savvy owners of historic homes may not know the right way to handle upkeep of a historic building’s masonry. 

Old houses are known for their many hand-crafted features, like hardwood floors, which give unique character to these buildings. These old floors, laid with the craft and materials of a previous time, have most likely seen lots of use. Restoring the worn, scratched and stained old floors is a favorite winter project. 

 You love old houses and have always wanted to find the right one and settle into a long-term restoration project. If affordability is a definite factor, you may be looking for a bargain. The classic “fixer-upper” can be a possibility, and many old structures can pay dividends on your time and money. However, if you […]

During the holiday season historic brick homes in the Washington DC area use an exposed interior brick wall as a backdrop for entertaining. These old interior brick walls add warmth to the holiday décor. Here’s a few maintenance tips that will help preserve the stunning quality of your brick and make sure it’s surface will […]

The beauty and charm of historic homes radiate from their unique and stately classic features. However, like the lovely but leaky original windows, many of these features are not as energy efficient as you would like. In fact, the energy bills for a historic home can be somewhat distressing. Fortunately, there are strategies for making […]

Do you have ivy growing on the walls of your brick home? It can certainly look beautiful, particularly during the warm months when the ivy blooms. It adds a thick green texture to the wall and gives your home a woodsy feel. However, ivy can be destructive for historic DC brick homes. Here’s why: