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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brickworks is known for its durability, but without proper maintenance or poorly done brick repairs can cause a lot of trouble. Faulty materials, workmanship, or design can also lead...
Tuckpointing in Chicago is commonly known as replacing damaged mortar joints between bricks. This process involves removing any decaying mortar and replacing it to reseal the joints. Bricks can...
Properly maintaining your concrete chimney crown prevents water from damaging the exterior and interior of your chimney. Chimney crowns come in a variety of sizes, but it’s generally recommended...
Bricks and mortar get damaged for many reasons. A common cause of cracks is water penetration or moisture induced damage. Mortar is comprised of sand, cement, and lime. This...
Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated or damaged mortar joints and replacing them with clean, new mortar. First, old mortar is grinded out from between the existing bricks....