While performing a preplan survey or conducting crew familiarization in your district, it’s wise to take a second look at brick buildings, particularly downtown. You might be surprised at what you ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

Brick veneer isn't just thin little slices of bricks; it consists of real, full-sized bricks stacked on top of each other. This wall is supported by the foundation and it gets held in place with brick ...

You are getting ready to specify brick for your wonderful new home. You desire brick because it is durable, maintenance-free, good-looking, full of texture and waterproof. Whoa, try again! You got ...

All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: My house is about 40 years old, unpainted brick veneer, crawlspace ranch, with 2-1/2 inches of foil-faced insulation in the walls. Estimator said they couldn’t ...

Veneer is the material behind some of the most beautiful homes around. Here's why designers choose it over solid wood and ...

Question: My house is about 40 years old, unpainted brick veneer, crawlspace ranch, with 2-1/2 inches of foil-faced insulation in the walls. Estimator said they couldn't do much with the wall cavities ...