If properly designed and constructed, brick masonry can be highly durable and tends to demand little in the way of routine repairs. However, it is still important to conduct regular inspection of the ...

Q My brick patio is covered in green slime, which is really slippery. It takes forever to clean with a brush. Is there a faster and better way? A Yes, try using a pressure washer. The one I use at ...

Q: The brick and grout surrounding the opening in our fireplace is black and sooty due to very large fires. Now that the pyromaniacs in our family have grown up and moved out, I would like to know how ...

+ Compare natural stone products and manufactured stone or thin brick in terms of durability, life cycle, environmental benefits, and material resources. + Describe basic installation criteria to ...