April 16, 2024 7:04 pm
Published by Steven
When done by the right contractor, tuckpointing revitalizes the appearance of your building and prevents water intrusion, mold growth, and structural damage—common issues that can evolve into expensive headaches if neglected. This means uninterrupted operations and maintenance of your premises’ professional appearance for businesses. For homeowners, it means protecting your family’s health and safeguarding your [...]
April 3, 2024 7:46 pm
Published by Steven
Tuckpointing is essential to the proper maintenance of your Chicago building. Imagine walking down a quaint Chicago street, admiring the rows of historic homes and businesses with an architectural grandeur steeped in history and resilience. Now, picture one of these structures slowly succumbing to the harsh Midwestern elements, its once-majestic facade crumbling away. This doesn’t [...]
March 2, 2023 5:18 pm
Published by Steven
Chicago is known for its robust and diverse communities. Not only is Chicago considered a melting pot, but it is also home to many iconic neighborhoods. With each neighborhood comes new cultures and communities, but the iconic brick homes stay the same. On almost every street in Chicago, you can be guaranteed to see a [...]
December 8, 2022 10:07 pm
Published by Steven
Uncovering The History of Chicago Tuckpointing Chicago is a city steeped in history and culture, with a unique construction style. One of the unique components of this style is tuckpointing – an exterior masonry technique that has been used for centuries to provide strength and stability to buildings. Tuckpointing is still prevalent in Chicago today, [...]
December 8, 2022 8:29 pm
Published by Steven
If you live in or around Chicago and are looking to hire a tuckpointer, then this guide is for you! The search can be overwhelming when it comes to finding quality tuckpointing in Chicago. After all, many companies offer tuckpointing services, and it can be hard to know which one to choose. But with [...]
October 27, 2022 3:19 pm
Published by Steven
Maintaining your home’s tuckpointing and masonry is a vital part of homeownership in Chicago. Masonry walls are made of bricks, stones, or concrete blocks held together by mortar. Mortar is a type of cement that is used to bind bricks or stones together. Over time, the mortar can break down and crumble, which can cause [...]
