Masonry Damage: Do You Need Brick Repair Or Restoration

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Masonry Damage Do You Need Brick Repair Or
Restoration
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• Masonry structures are typically extremely
  durable, hardwearing and long lasting, but as
  with most construction materials, time and
  general wear and tear can cause them to become
  damaged. In fact, there are a number of different
  factors that can contribute to masonry damage,
  either directly or indirectly
• The subsidence of soil
• Referring to the soils natural settlement over
  time, should subsidence cause the ground to
  shift, pressure can be placed upon a buildings
  structure, and put the masonry elements at risk
  of damage.

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• Changes to the climate and seasons
• From thunderstorms and hurricanes to intense heat
  and freezing winters, many buildings are forced
  to endure a lot of different and often, extreme
  weather and climatic changes, each of which can
  put it under undue strain and cause it to crack
  or break.
• Corrosion and deterioration of materials
• The bricks and mortar of a structure can begin to
  break down over time and as a result of exposure
  to a variety of different weather conditions.
  When they do, this can weaken them and make them
  more vulnerable to damage.

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• Ongoing construction work
• If major construction work is going on close to a
  building, the vibrations caused by the machinery
  can place an unnecessary burden on its structural
  integrity, and make it more prone to cracking or
  breaking.
• Soils in your area that are reactive
• Soil that expands once exposed to water is known
  as reactive soil, and is something thats capable
  of causing great stress to the foundation of a
  building.

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• Neighboring trees
• The roots of trees within the immediate vicinity
  of a building can put its foundation under
  pressure, and lead to cracks or breakages in the
  masonry.
• Unprofessional masonry work
• If a building hasnt been constructed with due
  care and attention when laying the bricks and
  mortar, excess stress can be placed upon the
  brickwork itself, or on the stone or stucco.

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• Naturally, ensuring that any construction work
  you have carried out is done so by a reputable
  and experienced masonry contractor, is one of the
  best ways of to protect your masonry from future
  damage.
• If you suspect that your masonry may be suffering
  from, or be at risk of, any of the above factors,
  you should seek help from an experienced masonry
  contractor before the problem can get any worse,
  and consequently, cost you more to repair or
  restore.

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• So, your masonry is damaged should you have it
  repaired or restored?
• Knowing the difference between the restoration of
  brick and the repair of brick, is important
  before you engage the services of a masonry
  contractor.
• What is brick restoration?
• In this process, bricks are cleaned and repaired
  professionally in order to restore them to their
  former glory. A masonry contractor will power
  wash the bricks, and repair any cracks or gaps.

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• What is brick repair?
• During brick repair, structural damage suffered
  by the bricks is repaired, and may involve
  damaged bricks being replaced, along with cracks,
  gaps and breaks being fixed.
• You probably have a good idea yourself now, of
  which type of work is required on your brickwork,
  but if youre still in doubt, a masonry
  contractor will help you identify the problem and
  get it fixed for you.

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• Its easy to take masonry work for granted, and
  to imagine that well-constructed masonry
  buildings or hardscaping features will last
  forever. But the reality is that all masonry will
  suffer some degree of damage over time, and the
  sooner it can be prevented or repaired, the
  better it will be for the structure in question,
  and the better it will be for your bank balance,
  too.

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  masonry contractor in Astoria, NY, contact us at
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