Commercial & Residential Concrete Repairs Contractors Park Cities TX

As you drive through many neighborhoods in the regions of Texas, you will see many homes and businesses that chose to use brick. And why not? Brick is one of the most durable exterior choices available – and has been for many years. However, being durable does not mean it never needs to be replaced – just that it requires considerably less maintenance and can withstand a great deal of force.

However, there is sure to come a time – especially if you own an older home or business – when the brickwork may need to be repaired or perhaps removed and subsequently rebuilt. But how do you know what choice is best? In many cases, a seasoned mason can use tuck pointing to make the majority of brick repairs, but will need to see the damage in order to determine whether rebuilding or repairing will be best.

However, when the decision is made to repair masonry then it is important to talk to the mason and establish how the project will be approached. Some aspects to confirm include:

Mortar– Will the replacement mortar used be compatible with the remaining mortar? If it is not, then it can cause irreversible problems. If you want to ensure that the mason is telling you the right thing, consider having at least three masons look at the job and ask them what type of mortar they will be using. Obviously, their answers should match. Just a note – for historic locations or older buildings they should be using a mortar that has more lime in it as this allows the mortar to breathe.

Color – When brick repair is done to your Texas area property, you want it to match the existing color of your mortar, rather than have the repair stand out from the wall or chimney. This is often done through treatments, sometimes referred to as skins, such as color wash, penciling, the use of stucco, or lime wash. These treatments, while decorative, serve to protect the masonry, as well as aid in repairing it.

Joints – In many cases, brick repairs are needed because the mortar joint was done improperly at the time of the building. Quite often, this is corrected through repointing the wall.

Missing Bricks – If you have recently acquired an older property where there is brickwork, you will want to preserve the masonry as much as possible, rather than knocking it down and starting over. Quite often, older bricks can be found at architectural salvage companies that reclaim bricks from demolished historic structures. If this is not possible, there are companies that specialize in hand made bricks that mimic the look of antique bricks’ colors, faces, creases and corners so that matching new with old is accomplished.

So, should you knock over old brick and start again? Not unless there is no other alternative. A masonry team skilled in historic brick repair can make your place look great again.

The Omega Masonry team is happy to help you determine what to do about brick repairs. Our team is skilled in matching mortars, colors, mortar joints and more so that you can keep the integrity and style of your property. Give us a call, if you are in need of Texas masonry repairs. We are here to help.

If you think you need brick patch repair, you have come to the right place. We offer a professional brick repair service to restore your home’s exterior to its former glory. If you have unsightly cracks and chips, we can make your brick look new again.

The first step to brick patch repair is figuring out exactly what the damage is. One of our professional brick masonry contractors will come to assess your brick’s damage. They will then make a recommendation of either brick patch repair, tuck-pointing, or brick replacement. The type of repair will depend on the extent and the nature of the damage. If your goal is only to perfect the aesthetic appearance of your bricks, we will likely go with a brick patch. Holes or chips in the mortar might require tuck-pointing. Brick replacement is for bricks with severe cracks or broken pieces.

If you are dealing with hairline cracks or slight erosion, you might not need to do any serious repair at all. If you see a crack and are wondering if you should make the call to our masonry contractors, try sticking a dime inside. If you can fit the dime in the crack, chances are water can seep through and damage your wall. If you cannot fit a dime inside the crack, you should be okay for now.

We have a vast inventory of bricks here at Omega Masonry. This means that we will almost always be able to find the brick you need to match your home. If we use brick dust from just any brick, your brick patch will stand apart from the rest of your brick. It might end up looking like an actual patch instead of a seamless repair. We do our best to find the brick dust that will provide a seamless, beautiful repair that you will barely notice.

If your mortar has to be repaired, our contractors will do this one step at a time. First, they will grind the mortar joints until they are at least five-eighths of an inch deep. The cavity will then be flushed of debris. The process is similar to that of filling a cavity. We will then wet the cavity and fill it with mortar. We are extremely careful about crafting our mortar formula. We do not use any unnecessary additives that could weaken the material.

Even if the damage to your brick wall does not affect its durability, cracks and chips can still be an eyesore. This might not be significant for day to day life, but you should definitely consider patching the chips and cracks before you sell your home. The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see. The street view is what draws people in as they pass by. You want to make your curb appeal as good as possible for an easy sale. One of the best ways to do so is to make your brick perfected and seamless with brick patch repair.