Internal insulation inserts allow double exposed masonry for durability. Can be handled by masons just as easily as uninsulated blocks. Inserts are packaged at the point of manufacture in heat-sealed, clear polyethylene bags.Insulating BlockWalls may be fully or partially grouted without removing more...
But now that the honeymoon phase is over, a lot of problems have arrived. It takes on water, but it also breathes. If you have a talented plasterer, you have unlimited surface texture possibilities. Uncoated cement stucco allows water vapor to freely pass through it. While synthetic stucco is ra more...
Insulation does not itself cause mould growth. But when conditions are right, particularly trapped moisture and perhaps temperature, mould growth will be encouraged in and on buildings. Allows passage of moisture up to its 2-1/2” height, important in the event of mortar droppings at bottom of cav more...
How and when these sash cord sections were placed or embedded in the bed joint of mortar impacted whether they had any weeping capacity. What is really happening is a small amount of moisture is actually exiting the cavity through small voids in the bed joint of mortar at the 5 o’clock and 7 o more...
That’s where we strive to excel: we use nothing but the best modern processes to keep your chimney clean and make everything as convenient and painless as possible. When and how to get your chimney clean is just one of the many things we aren’t taught in school! Masters offers chimney cleaning more...
With the increase in building thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise throughout all new construction. For example, where stucco goes into a window, or when brick goes into fiber cement board siding. A reliable, high performance wall system will also have redundancies built in so i more...
We specialize in additions and remodels of all sizes. Our team will build you an effective new crown that will keep moisture out, year after year. An unclean chimney is a potential fire hazard. Choice’s also offers egress window installation, landscaping, masonry and construction repair, and more more...
Class 1 rated product and meets or exceeds all building code requirements. Liberty and [your employee] stopped out and provided an estimate. They were very professional and polite. No standing air, no gaseous moisture available to condense – or at least not more than the mass masonry can hand more...
Produce a hard, long-wearing, abrasion-resistant finish. They are more frequently used in exterior applications to protect against the harsh elements. They are great for enhancing colors and giving concrete the much desired wet look. Durable concrete coatings are harder and last longer than dec more...
The same can be said about construction in general, and especially exterior wall assemblies. In those instances, the selection of a thru-wall flashing product that can be brought flush to the outside face of the veneer is critical. and even more important is the concern of melting of the asphalti more...
We list factors that determine the extent of thermal expansion damage to a brick wall or structure. Additional information is available in this support article. Clogged gutters and water damage also create cracks in brick walls. Get a professional opinion about horizontal cracks as soon as you s more...
When insulation is placed inside the masonry wall, the air barrier has to be permeable to allow moisture vapor to pass through it, he says. However, wall systems of brick masonry units and mortar joints can — and sometimes do — allow water penetration. A drainage-type wall requires an unobstru more...
If not, you can either extend the existing footing to support the veneer or bold a steel angle iron to the wall at ground level and lay the veneer on the angle iron.Painting concrete takes a bit more care and attention than painting other surfaces. While a power washer will take care of old paint, more...
Think of training as more hands-on, how-two information. It is not easy to maintain a roof the right way because you need special equipment and training. In other words, they will allow some moisture penetration, and they depend on the multiple wythes to allow water to drain to the bottom and es more...
Flat is good at hiding surface imperfections and delivers beautiful color. The term breathable is everywhere, from nail polish through to clothing. For building physics we class a breathable paint as a material that will allow the water vapour to permeate, travel or transfer through itself. Man more...
The reason why brick may be used for a window sill is because of cost. Preparing custom shapes takes longer than making standard types, and the process requires detailed, contractor-approved drawings prior to production. Tread shapes are manufactured to properly finish brick steps and other paving more...
You are left with the resins, pigments, and additives, which are the lasting ingredients. In an exterior paint, it is important that the paint can survive temperature changes and being exposed to moisture. Choose a flat sheen exterior paint for masonry and stucco, as this will allow the surface more...
Even if it’s warm during the day, the paint won’t form a good film if temperatures drop too low at night. The colder temperatures and moisture on the surface can also result in staining or mildew. The air, wind and humidity are pretty much beyond your control but some of the others you can more...
We can help find the right insulation system to meet your building requirements. The concrete, may be dense, lightweight or with aggregates. Gaps in the insulation can increase thermal transmissions by up to 50%. To improve energy efficiency, structural masonry buildings can be insulated, often b more...
Next, add one-piece, metal pan flashing to each step in the masonry. Here’s a photo of the same wall taken a few days later after the new limestone capstones were installed. Using the proper flashings is one of the most effective ways to ensure the integrity of masonry walls. When air enters th more...
When used in schools, concrete masonry can provide the loadbearing walls as well as the building façade. With concrete masonry envelopes and concrete masonry interior walls, school classrooms and other campus buildings are fire-safe. Of these techniques, petrographic examination is central to e more...
The development of the brick veneer process in the early 1900s allowed the look of brick masonry without the increased cost. The size, shape and color of the mortar joints in between the bricks also give masonry walls a unique appearance. Using the wrong products or repair methods on masonry walls more...
Other coatings may seem cheaper but are less effective, and don’t last as long – our treatments are guaranteed for 10 or 20 years (depending on which product) for your peace of mind and assured value.That means moisture does not build up inside the property. Our new product range is silane-based more...