Bricks are a highly durable material for both residential and commercial buildings, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to invest in brick maintenance or restoration. Over time, brick walls, chimneys ...

Q: I read your interesting piece on who is responsible for unit damage due to water leakage in a common element roof. What about a somewhat similar scenario involving the exposed interior brick wall ...

It's not easy to blame people who believe that a strong brick wall can forever stand the test of time. These walls, after all, are made of materials that are not easily destroyed, unless dealt with an ...

Q. We have had a persistent leak in the ceiling by our fireplace. I read in your column that a saddle or a cricket behind the chimney would help this. We had a new saddle installed but have found that ...

Veteran masons say today's mortar isn't your grandfather's mix — and that matters.