Brickworks have been used for centuries around the world and continue to be a popular building material today, but have you ever wondered how bricks are made? In this blog we will fill you in on how the classic kiln-fired…
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One of the most important aspects of the construction of a building is the laying of the first stone, since that determines the direction and measurements that are going to be made to the building until it is fully completed….
If you have an infrastructure that has exterior and interior bricks and that has an old mortar that requires replacement, then it is important that you understand the tuckpointing process so that you can make the right decision. This process…
Steel is a versatile material for lintels that can provide structural support under a wide range of loading conditions, from light duty to extra heavy duty. It offers a wide range of options for external and internal walls, including bespoke…
Masonry remains one of the toughest structures on the planet, but there are certain commercial masonry issues that cannot always be avoided, such as mold, efflorescence, vertical cracking, spalling, and so forth. Here are the most common commercial masonry issues…
Around the Chicago metropolitan area there are a variety of new infrastructures such as office or multipurpose buildings, houses, churches; as well as historical infrastructures built up to 100 years ago and that are made from masonry, brick, stone or…
Sign of that your bricks require Tuckpointing There are several signs that are easy to spot if you pay attention to your masonry or brick structures to identify when tuckpointing service is needed. Our masonry contractors experts are your best…
Importance of professional brick masonry works When it comes to developing masonry work in Chicago, we at Delta Masonry Tuckpointing are the best option. In this article we will talk a little more about the importance of masonry and tuckpointing….
WHAT IS TUCKPOINTING? In its simplest terms, tuckpointing in Chicago is when mortar joints are filled in with new mortar. This is not always done by tuckpointing contractors in Chicago for damage maintenance, unlike repointing. Oftentimes, tuckpointing can be an…
Summer is usually the slowest time of the year when it comes to masonry work in Chicago. The reason is most brick suppliers are less behind during the warmer months. The best time to begin a masonry repair is during…