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Historic Masonry Restoration: The Benefits and Importance of Hiring Professionals

Monday, January 31st, 2022

Consider the benefits of a professional masonry restoration.

Historic masonry restoration involves preserving the integrity and character of older buildings and structures. Landmark buildings are necessary to keep around because people have a connection to the past and bear witness to a particular town’s aesthetic and cultural values. It’s a rewarding process but comes with many challenges when you don’t hire a professional. Fortunately, DelPrete Masonry’s skilled artisans have the expertise, resources, and tools to execute historic masonry restoration masterfully. Here is a further look at the importance of hiring professionals and the overall benefits of historic preservation (more…)

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Restoring the Color of Faded Bricks

Friday, January 28th, 2022

One aspect of masonry restoration that can’t be undersold is restoring the color of faded bricks. Because bricks are relatively maintenance-free, it isn’t a process that needs to happen often. However, exposure to the elements like rain, dirt, or sunlight can eventually cause your bricks to lose their bright, original color. Fortunately, through the power of masonry restoration, it’s possible to restore your bricks and make them shine just like they did the day they were made. Let’s take a look at this critical aspect of masonry restoration and see what the process of restoring color in faded bricks actually looks like.

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What to Consider Before Hiring a Masonry Contractor

Friday, January 21st, 2022

Masonry is the skilled trade related to stonework, encompassing everything from creating foundations from cinderblocks to laying paths of bricks. The odds are good that you have some sort of masonry restoration or construction project on your to-do list. But for the most part, masonry repair is a job best left to the professionals. If you may be looking for a mason soon, read on for some notes on choosing the best masonry contractor.

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Tuckpointing: Everything You Need to Know

Friday, September 24th, 2021

Many grand and historic buildings are made from brick, as it is a dependable material for most construction projects. Structures made from brick are designed to last a very long time, but they are not impervious to damage. For this reason, many brick buildings need to be reinforced. Tuckpointing is the process used to strengthen and support brick structures. Let’s go over the basics of tuckpointing.

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How to Restore Faded Exterior Brick Masonry

Friday, August 6th, 2021

Exterior bricks are virtually maintenance-free and very long-lasting. However, they are not indestructible. Eventually, your exterior bricks will begin to fade and lose their luster. This is especially true in outdoor environments where the Sun, debris, and weather work against the surface of the porous bricks. Luckily, you can restore the color to old brick and keep it looking like new. Here are a few tips to restore faded exterior bricks on your building.

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Brief Care Guide for Concrete

Monday, June 15th, 2020

Read on for a quick guide to help you take good care of your concrete.

Whether you have a concrete curb, driveway, or monument, you know that concrete is a material that is both versatile and durable. Although concrete is incredibly low maintenance, knowing a few simple tricks to take care of it can help it last a lifetime. Read on for a quick guide to help you take good care of your concrete.

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The Process of Brick Restoration

Monday, June 8th, 2020

Here are a couple of things to assess when finding a way to save the magnificence of your home.

Your wonderful brick home may have been in the family for ages. Or on the other hand, you may have purchased a fixer-upper with brickwork that had a ton of character and potential. Either way, you might be worried the condition of your brick could prompt more significant issues later on. Luckily, normal assessments and calling an expert for refurbishing, or even repairs, is a straightforward method to deal with issues like worn, broken brick and disintegrating mortar. Here are a couple of things to assess when finding a way to save the magnificence of your home.

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The Dangers of Moisture to Your Masonry

Monday, April 13th, 2020

Here are some of the negative effects of moisture in your masonry structures.

When it comes to most buildings and structures, water damage can be a huge problem. And this even includes masonry structures. Here are some of the negative effects of moisture in your masonry structures.

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What to Expect from a Masonry Inspection

Monday, November 25th, 2019

Here are some of the things that you can inspect from a professional masonry inspection.

Whether you are looking after your commercial masonry structures or the brick walls of your own home, having an inspection is a key step in addressing any possible issues. But what does the inspection process look like? Here are some of the things that you can expect from a professional masonry inspection.

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Three Things that Cause Masonry Deterioration

Monday, October 28th, 2019

Here are three things that can cause masonry deterioration.

When it comes to masonry construction, the goal is to establish a masonry structure that will last. But there are certain conditions that can cause it to deteriorate. Here are three things that can cause masonry deterioration.

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