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Brick is a classic building material that has been used for centuries

Brick is a classic building material that has been used for centuries

Brick is a classic building material that has been used for centuries. It is known for its durability and strength, but even brick can succumb to the elements over time. If you have brick walls or brickwork on your home, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of...

Lidar camera for forensic investigation

Lidar camera for forensic investigation

The advancements in locating existing cavity wall ties and wooden studs will revolutionize how homes are built. A new technology, called LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), has been developed to help with this task by generating three-dimensional images of buildings...

Here are five reasons why you should repair your brick masonry today!

Here are five reasons why you should repair your brick masonry today!

Problem: Masonry restoration is often considered a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five reasons why you should repair your brick masonry today: Solution: 1. Brick masonry is a valuable part of your home or business and needs to be maintained for its...

Brick Repair

Brick Repair

Brick repair means properly maintaining your home’s foundation. This assists in the prevention of cracks in the structure of your home, both internally and externally. My primary concern is in dealing with cracks which appear on the exterior of your home in the brickwork.

Cracked and damaged  brickwork

Cracked and damaged brickwork

If you have cracked and damaged brickwork, is needs to be stabilized. Specialized Masonry Restoration, McKinney, Texas, are experts at installing specialized wall anchors that stabilize brick.

Historic Restoration in Bonham Texas

Historic Restoration in Bonham Texas

Historic restoration in Bonham? Alan Pettingale’s business card says it all: “A brick building only has one life.” That is especially true of historic buildings that achieve iconic status in local communities. “When you lose one of those, you lose heritage,” says Pettingale. “You are not going to be able to put that backup.”

Historic Restoration in Windom, Texas

Historic Restoration in Windom, Texas

Historic restoration is vital to preserve America’s heritage! A group of historic masonry experts, led by Alan Pettingale of Specialized Masonry Restoration, Mckinney, Texas, restored the front wall of this historic bank.