Hey guys! Got an inspection done on a property and the inspector noted deterioration in certain areas of the brick. This looks like brick veneer from my perspective but I could be wrong. Interested in everyone’s tho...

I'm looking at a property that has "issues". The primary issue is that it has a cut stone foundation which was not properly drained and has settled. When the corner of the foundation settled, the brick started to s...

Is there any disadvantages / advantages to investing in brick multifamilies v. the more traditional types of multifamilies? I am wondering about maintenance, value over time, etc.

I need to replace one broken brick on out side front steps. It is on the horizontal section. Having never applied any mortar in my life, I am wondering what mortar to use. The offerings are overwhelming and I just mig...

I noticed this crack in the front section of my home (pretty sure it has been there since we bought the house, I’ve just never paid attention) Do you think I should be concerned? 

Does anyone have a trusted contractor for complex brickwork in the Chicagoland Area?

Hi BP,I am currently trying to come up with an offer for an off market deal. The duplex I am looking at has a crack in the exterior wall. Being in Texas, i do not believe the brick to be of any structural support. Wha...

Inspector came back with disappointing news on a deal I thought was golden.... all brick structure was built in 2002 with out housewrap or felt paper, just brick veneer and osb sheathing behind. Confirmed in several l...

Has anyone come across a house that is made of brick, but the brick looks like vinyl siding from a distance? If so what is this called? I know they make siding that looks like brick, but it isn't that.

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I recently got an level 2 inspection of a chimney and they are saying I need to tear down and rebuild the roofline and up on this chimney (5,000 repair)and if I don’t in a year or two it will just spread li...