Deteriorating Mortar Around Windows What a Brick Pointing Assessment Should Review
Deteriorating mortar around a window can look like a small brickwork repair, but the surrounding
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Exterior Facade Restoration in Philadelphia
Exterior Facade Restoration in Philadelphia: Complete Envelope CareThe front facade of a Philadelphia row-home is
Historic Masonry Repointing in Philadelphia: Lime Mortar
Historic Masonry Re-pointing in Philadelphia: The Science of Lime MortarPhiladelphia is a city built of
What to Check Behind Loose Vinyl Siding
In Fishtown and Port Richmond, a project involving what to check behind loose vinyl siding
Freeze-Thaw Damage at Brick Window Sills and Rowlock Caps
Horizontal brick surfaces at windows, parapets, and low walls absorb more weather than vertical masonry.
Deck-Ledger Flashing at Rowhome Rear Additions: Preventing Water at the Wall Connection
A deck ledger or platform attached to a rear wall creates a long horizontal connection
Gutter Apron and Drip-Edge Gaps That Send Water Behind Fascia Boards
Water does not always miss the gutter because the gutter is clogged. A gap between
What Sheathing Rot Behind Old Siding Means for the Replacement Scope
Siding removal sometimes reveals dark, soft, or delaminated wall sheathing that was invisible from the
Why Window-Head Flashing Matters When Replacing Siding
New siding can look perfect and still leak if the window-head detail behind it is
Understanding U-Factor and SHGC in Replacement Windows
Understanding U-Factor and SHGC in Replacement Windows is a practical planning question for property owners