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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...
Brick is a classic building material that has been used for centuries
Brick is a classic building material that has been used for centuries. It is known for its durability and strength, but even brick can succumb to the elements over time. If you have brick walls or brickwork on your home, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of...
Historic masonry is a vulnerable construction material that can be made more resilient.
Historic masonry is a vulnerable construction material that can be made more resilient. Historic buildings and structures are often repaired or strengthened to make them withstand the elements, but this process does not always take into account their historic aspects...
Historic Restoration in Bonham Texas
Historic restoration in Bonham? Alan Pettingale’s business card says it all: “A brick building only has one life.” That is especially true of historic buildings that achieve iconic status in local communities. “When you lose one of those, you lose heritage,” says...
Putting Building Owners’ Minds at Ease
There are so many expensive house repairs that are not readily visible, these may include cracks that seem benign but may indicate that a wall could fall. A bowed lintel over a window, door, or garage may also indicate expensive repairs, as can unstable brickwork. An...