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The Importance of Masonry Restoration: Fix, Educate, and Remediate
Introduction Masonry has been and will always be a portion of history worth preserving. As years progress, structures made of masonry tend to get damaged or wear out, which is why masonry restoration has become critical to preserving the integrity of these structures....
Unlock the Secret to Masonry Restoration: Insights From an Expert in Dallas, Texas
Unlock the Secret to Masonry Restoration: Insights From an Expert in Dallas, Texas In a world filled with modern buildings and high-rise edifices, the charm of classic brick structures stands timeless. These symbols of architectural glory, whether historic,...
Brick Repair vs Masonry Restoration
What You Need to Know If your home or building is constructed from brick or masonry, it's essential to ensure that any damage or wear is addressed as quickly as possible. But how do you know if you need brick repair or masonry restoration? Aren't they the same thing?...
The No.1 Rule in Historical Masonry Restoration is always expect the unexpected…..
Expecting the Unexpected in Historical Masonry Restoration: The No.1 Rule Introduction: Historical masonry buildings are an important part of our architectural heritage and need to be preserved for future generations to appreciate. However, when it comes to restoring...
Presentation about wall ties
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Alan Pettingale presenting Installing Remedial Wall Tie Systems at The Annual Masonry Society in Denver, October 2022
Alan Pettingale presenting Installing Remedial Wall Tie Systems at The Annual Masonry Society in Denver, October 2022
Drones for Problem Detection
I recently visited a hospital to help establish what issues it had after a hurricane. The boom lift was very new, but had safety features that meant it was next to impossible to use to get in close to the walls. I had my drone, so sent it up an area we couldn't access...
Lidar camera for forensic investigation
The advancements in locating existing cavity wall ties and wooden studs will revolutionize how homes are built. A new technology, called LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), has been developed to help with this task by generating three-dimensional images of buildings...
Brick Repair
Brick repair means properly maintaining your home’s foundation. This assists in the prevention of cracks in the structure of your home, both internally and externally. My primary concern is in dealing with cracks which appear on the exterior of your home in the...