Why Brick Repair Becomes a Safety Issue After Accidents

Deteriorating masonry wall showing why timely brick repair matters for safety and long-term structural stability

Recent construction accidents in Huntsville have pushed safety into the spotlight. While the news focused on large job sites, the lesson applies much closer to home. Brick repair plays a bigger role in safety than most people realize. Many homeowners think of brick as a surface—something you paint, clean, or patch to look nice. In […]

Brick Repair: How to Retrofit Weep Vents in Older Homes

Brick mason performing brick repair on an exterior wall while preparing for weep vent installation

When most homeowners think about brick repair, they picture cracks, loose mortar, or chipped corners. But there’s another hidden issue that can cause even bigger problems if ignored: missing or clogged weep vents. Many older homes, especially those built between the 1970s and 1990s, don’t have proper drainage systems behind their brick veneer. Without that […]