Heritage Masonry
Running Bond Pattern: Identify It and Set It Out
Identify half- and one-third running bond, calculate brick-and-joint offsets, and match historic repairs without confusing the face pattern with structure.
Distinguish soldier bricks from sailors and rowlocks, assess support over openings, match historic repairs, and calculate a straight course’s layout.
Oct 4, 2026
Heritage Masonry
Identify half- and one-third running bond, calculate brick-and-joint offsets, and match historic repairs without confusing the face pattern with structure.
Masonry Cracks
A horizontal foundation crack may signal lateral soil pressure. Compare sealing, reinforcement, anchors and rebuilding—and diagnose the cause first.
Mortar And Repointing
What masonry cement contains, how it differs from mortar cement and mortar mix, and why historic masonry requires a compatibility check.
Heritage Masonry
Diagnose cracks, moisture and failed mortar before choosing masonry repair materials, then confirm compatible work with a cured test panel on site.
Mortar And Repointing
Pointing is the visible mortar finish; repointing renews failed joints. Learn when it is needed, how mortar is matched and what a sound scope includes.
Structural Masonry Repairs
The verdict depends on wall system, reinforcement, connections, condition, site, alterations and retrofit history—not brick alone.
Brick Repair
Match crumbling mortar, spalling, rust stains and cracks to their likely cause, the first check to make, who to call, and when repointing can safely start.
Heritage Masonry
Check every course for alternating headers and stretchers, then verify the offset, corner closures, and why the face alone cannot prove structure.
Mortar And Repointing
Small, stable indoor firebrick joints may suit approved refractory mortar; loose, damp, moving, or recurring damage calls for qualified assessment.
Heritage Masonry
Diagnose moisture and deterioration, retain sound fabric, match mortar by performance, test cleaning, and approve mockups before production.
Heritage Masonry
Cast wet onto prepared masonry, this rough lime-and-aggregate coating manages weather; success depends on preparation, compatible materials and curing.
Mortar And Repointing
Diagnose water or movement, match mortar by behavior and appearance, approve a cured test panel, then repoint without sacrificing the brick.
Mortar And Repointing
Made from water, sand and a binder, it beds and bonds brick, stone or block. See how it differs from cement and concrete—and why compatibility matters.
Mortar And Repointing
Inspect symptoms and correct active moisture or movement first, then specify replacement mortar compatible with historic or traditional masonry.
Building Envelope Repairs
Dallas City Hall shows why landmark status cannot stop water: inspections and routine envelope repairs preserve masonry options before costs become unworkable.
Mortar And Repointing
Compare Monumental, WLTR, SAM, and Hadrian output, pricing evidence, retained labor, and project fit with a wall and crew cost calculator.
Structural Masonry Repairs
Learn when fire-blackened brick can be retained, why mortar and lost roof bracing matter more, and which signs require urgent engineering review.