Historic brick homes in DC are known for their unique and stately classic features. However, like their lovely but leaky original windows, many of these features are not as energy efficient as you would like. As a preservationist, you are concerned about compromising their authenticity if you make some upgrades. Fortunately, there are strategies to […]

Historic brick homes in DC are known for their unique and stately classic features. However, like their lovely but leaky original windows, many of these features are not as energy efficient as you would like. As a preservationist, you are concerned about compromising their authenticity if you make some upgrades. Fortunately, there are strategies to […]

 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 […]

 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 […]

Are you thinking about painting the exterior of your historic brick home? Whatever your reasons for a change, think carefully before making that decision. Once you paint brick, you are committed to either a cycle of repainting every three to five years or to removing the paint. 

Brick and masonry might be among the longest-lasting, most weatherproof building elements, but old brick buildings still require maintenance and repair. To ensure long-lasting structural integrity, homeowners should regularly check for water damage, conduct periodic cleaning, and have masonry joints repointed when necessary. 

Brick and masonry might be among the longest-lasting, most weatherproof building elements, but old brick buildings still require maintenance and repair. To ensure long-lasting structural integrity, homeowners should regularly check for water damage, conduct periodic cleaning, and have masonry joints repointed when necessary. 

Are you thinking about painting the exterior of your historic brick home? Whatever your reasons for a change, think carefully before making that decision. Once you paint brick, you are committed to either a cycle of repainting every three to five years or to removing the paint. 

Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for the old brick retaining walls that support tiered gardens in front of the old homes. Owners know that these hardworking structures add value and authenticity to the home and should be preserved and maintained with traditional design and materials.

Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for the old brick retaining walls that support tiered gardens in front of the old homes. Owners know that these hardworking structures add value and authenticity to the home and should be preserved and maintained with traditional design and materials.