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Find out more about John: John Sines has more than 30 years masonry experience including commercial and residential construction. He has extensive experience in restoration of historic masonry structures. This experience includes projects like rebuilding George Washington's distillery and working on Madison's Montpellier, and structures from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. E-mail at jsines@oco.net |
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The last article began with discussing different tooling methods for masonry through different periods. The overhand strike, the ruled joint, and the...
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Mortar joints have been tooled (struck) in different ways in different periods; one way that masonry homes can be dated is by looking at the type of...
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Have masonry repairs done right. There is no need to settle for inferior workmanship on masonry repairs. Proper repairs cost little more than improper...
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Caring for a historic masonry fireplace. With winter arriving, people are stocking up on firewood and preparing to...
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Pebble-dash is a method of exterior wall covering that was very popular in the first part of the 20th century, particularly in arts and craft...
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A dry-stack stone wall is an easy way to enhance a yard that has a slight change in grade. A wall up to 16” in height can be easily constructed...
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All veneer masonry homes develop cracks in the brick walls, usually at the window heads. This happens in older homes as the steel lintel over the...
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The first step in minimizing moisture damage and eliminating moisture problems is to move moisture away from the affected area. Any place water is...
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