Replacing concrete crown on chimney. #NSBW

Silicone control joint replacement.

Tuck pointing needed call us for a free estimates.

Wall repair/ Bricks replacement

Tuck pointing needed, call us for a free estimate

Lintel leak problems Call us for a free estimate

Lintel and Tuckpointing performing

Don't let your chimney brick get deteriorated, maintenance needed

Chimney Rebuild. #NSBW

Parapet wall work. #NSBW

Brick stain removal

Parapet wall work

Leak problem call North Shore Brickworks

Tuckpoint and limestone repair.

Window, lintels leak cheking

It is important to stay on top of the limestone caulking maintenance (using a good silicone caulk such as Dow Corning 795) to avoid water infiltration and stress cracking below.

Lintel replacement and Tuck pointing Call us for a Free estimate.

I-beam replacement

Milwaukee project

Seeing white chalky substances (efflorescence) below a limestone belt line as pictured above indicates water is intruding into the gap where the two materials converge. These gaps between different materials should be caulked to allow for the differing movements during expansion/contraction when it freezes or thaws

Parging Repair

Church of Milwaukee tuckpoint and brick rebuild project starting today by NS.

Mortar wash on a brick facade can only be reapplied or the underlying brick rebuilt. It is not recommended to cover the entire brick to mortar transitions which can eliminate the ability to address repairs on a brick by brick basis.

Grind and tuck point in Wrigleyville.

Concrete stoop and GRINDING and tuckpointing.

Painting brick will trap the moisture in and cause spalling. There are sealant and stains that can be applied instead of stand exterior paint. Ask a professional mason before painting your brick!

A common misconception is that paint can slow down or seal a deteriorating brick. Paint does not “seal” a brick but rather traps the moisture within it accelerating the deterioration.

If you have an impact event that damages brick, call us. We work with insurance companies every day to rectify situations such as these.

If you have an impact event that damages brick, call us. We work with insurance companies every day to rectify situations such as these.

The caulking where the flue extends through the capstone was not replaced every 3-5 as needed, which has resulted in the need for tuckpointing and brick replacement below

Water logged block and spalling block are indicating that water is seeping out of the downspout / drainage system here. If mildew is growing on your bricks or blocks, it means unplanned amount of water are penetrating that area of the wall.

Water logged block and spalling block are indicating that water is seeping out of the downspout / drainage system here. If mildew is growing on your bricks or blocks, it means unplanned amount of water are penetrating that area of the wall.

Spalling bricks are a sign of water infiltration into a wall. Make sure to check the caulking seams on your chimneys every 3-5 years to ensure they don’t open allowing water to enter and cause damage to the bricks below.

Chimney repairs in Barrington, Illinois

Masonry Work in Milwaukee

Caulking and masonry cleaning in Riverwoods il

Masonry work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Masonry Work in progress, Buffalo Grove Illinois

Open seams where the clay flue protrude from the capstone and where the roof flashing around the brick will allow water into the wall interior causing damage such as this. Make sure you keep those joints sealed. Check every 3-5 years!

Step cracks on the corners of your window can be indicative of a deteriorating steel lintel which should be replaced to avoid damaging the wall

Masonry work in Milwaukee.

Seeing discolored brick in your wall can mean 1 of 2 things: either there is dirt and grime running off (easily removed) or there is mildew growing inside of the brick and mortar. Mildew indicates prolonged water intrusion which should be addressed to avoid further damage and repairs. The issue resulted from open coping joints at the top of the roof. Check your roof copings every 3 years to ensure the joints and seams remain sealed and water does not enter the wall to begin the damage.

Masonry Work in Lake, Forrest, Illinois

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A negative grade created from dirt or sand can absolutely contribute to water infiltration

A limestone sill can become deflected if the mortar bond breaks resulting in a negative pitch towards the wall/windows. This homeowner is experiencing a leak below this sill on the interior. Simple fix.

Sun, Prairie Wisconsin looking at multiple units 18 to 20 masonry work

Masonry Work in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin

Finishing a caulking and parging job in Zion il

Rebuilding retaining wall in Mundelein Illinois

I beam and new brick replacement project.