Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

If your home improvement plans involve making changes to existing walls, you'll need to understand what kind of walls you are dealing with, especially as homes are built with multiple different types.

Water penetration can be a problem for brick walls – even if a cavity is included to prevent moisture reaching the building interior Some brick walls function perfectly well after hundreds of years of ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Philadelphia's architectural heritage is deeply rooted in ...