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  Pointing A Brick Wall

  Brick is one of the most attractive and durable finishes for both interior and exterior surfaces. Bricks are joined together using a brick mortar, a combination of sand and cement. Unfortunately, over time, the mortar joints will...

  • Posted April 19, 2016
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  Keep Bricks Looking Attractive

  Brick is both an attractive and durable finish. However, over time the mortar that bonds the bricks together can become cracked or loose.The removal and replacement of cracked or missing mortar between the bricks is called, “pointing.”...

  • Posted February 22, 2014
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  Efflorescence

  “Dragnet” premiered on TV in 1951. It was raining and we were working the “Masonry Stain” detail. We’re on our way to Azusa on a 911 call, possible efflorescence. Not a pretty picture. I’m Detective Joe Friday....

  • Posted February 14, 2014
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