Q: You have written about spalling or flaking bricks and why they’re that way. You said a cap of stone, wood or metal is needed to keep rain and snow out. Would you please explain what kind of cap you ...

It's not easy to blame people who believe that a strong brick wall can forever stand the test of time. These walls, after all, are made of materials that are not easily destroyed, unless dealt with an ...

Q: I read your interesting piece on who is responsible for unit damage due to water leakage in a common element roof. What about a somewhat similar scenario involving the exposed interior brick wall ...