Keep your brick standing.
Straight talk about brick, mortar, tuckpointing and the freeze–thaw winters that wear them down — for Oak Lawn homeowners who want to understand the work before they pay for it.
Porches, Stoops and Steps: The Brick Masonry Out Front in Oak Lawn
Some of the most-used masonry on an Oak Lawn home is right out front — the porch, the stoop, the steps. Here's how to keep it safe.
Read →What Tuckpointing Costs in Oak Lawn — and What Moves the Price
Two quotes for the same bungalow can look wildly different. Understanding the cost drivers tells you whether a number is fair or just cheap.
Read →Chimneys and Bungalow Parapets: Masonry Care for Oak Lawn Homes
On an Oak Lawn bungalow, the chimney and the parapet are the hardest-working masonry on the house. Here's how to keep them sound.
Read →How to Choose Masonry Contractors Near Me in Oak Lawn
Good masonry hides its repairs; poor masonry shows them within a season. Here's how to tell the difference before you sign.
Read →Tuckpointing vs. Repointing: What the Words Actually Mean
Three terms, three different jobs, three different costs. Knowing the difference helps you read any estimate you're handed.
Read →Why Chicago Winters Are Hard on Oak Lawn Brickwork
Water plus a Chicago winter is what really wears down a brick wall. The freeze–thaw cycle shows you exactly where to look for trouble.
Read →Tuckpointing Near Me in Oak Lawn: Signs Your Brick Bungalow Needs It
Oak Lawn is brick-bungalow country, and on those homes the mortar wears out long before the brick. Here's how to catch it early.
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