Masonry repair
Weep Holes in Chicago Brickwork: Why Yours Are Pointed Shut
A weep hole is the exit door for water already inside your wall. BIA anticipates that maintenance work will seal them shut. Here is how to check yours and what to do.
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Masonry repair
Grinding vs Hand-Cutting Mortar Joints: What Belongs on Chicago Brick
The tool that cuts your joints open decides how much of your brick survives the repair. NPS and BIA both draw the same line, and it runs through the head joints.
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