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Masonry Maintenance and Repair
When you take a close look at the brick work and decorative elements on the buildings along Kenmore Boulevard, these seemingly simple structures reveal some exquisite details. In order to preserve these historic structures, the maintenance of masonry walls is critical. This is also essential to the overall health of the building. Even the slightest crack can let water penetrate the wall and cause major damage. Further, inappropriate repairs using the wrong material can, in fact, damage to your building. Consultation with a masonry contactor and/or an architect with proven experience in historic masonry structures is very important. Below is a list of important considerations when dealing with masonry issues. • Hire masonry contractors with proven experience with historic masonry construction including brick, limestone, and sandstone. A quality
