Brick is a timeless material. Since as early as 7,000 B.C., people have been using hardened clay to construct their homes, businesses, tombs, and places of worship. However, not everyone likes the ...

This story has been updated to clarify the need to use fire-barrier paint to cover the Styrofoam. The buzz around downtown Detroit these days, with so many historic buildings being renovated and ...

When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...