While performing a preplan survey or conducting crew familiarization in your district, it’s wise to take a second look at brick buildings, particularly downtown. You might be surprised at what you ...

Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

Stone veneer siding is increasingly popular because it has the attractive look of real stone at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, experts say it is very often installed improperly and those ...

Brick walls may look sturdy, strong, and ready to take on the fiercest storms that Mother Nature can conjure up, but brick construction has proven to be vulnerable during high-wind storms, especially ...

Question: I am planning a room addition to my brick veneer house. Whenever it rains hard, the floors near the walls get damp. How can I fix the current leaks and make sure that the addition does not ...

Do you follow trends in design, building, clothes and so forth? You probably realize that the motive force behind these changing trends is to pry hard-earned money from your wallet or savings account.

A section of veneer brick fell at Shea's Performing Arts Center. City crews are monitoring the site while officials ...

DEAR TIM: After noticing some bubbled paint inside my home under a few windows, I did an inspection of the outside of my home and discovered holes in the mortar of my brick window sills. It’s obvious ...

San Francisco, CA, October 11th, 2025, FinanceWireThe Panel Hub, a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in acoustic and ...

In 2024, vinyl siding was the most used principal exterior wall material for homes started. It holds just over a quarter ...

As the AEC community looks to achieve ever more energy-efficient buildings, Owens Corning is introducing a solution to improve thermal performance, increase energy efficiency and minimize performance ...