Cast iron architecture represents one of New York City’s most distinctive and historically significant building traditions. Born out of the Industrial Revolution, cast iron facades
What Is a Lintel? A lintel is a horizontal structural member that spans across the top of a window or door opening in a masonry
If you own a Brownstone in Brooklyn — Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, or any of the borough’s dozens
What Is Efflorescence? If you have ever noticed white, chalky, or powdery deposits on the surface of a brick building in New York City, you
Is Water Leaking Through Your Brick Wall Normal? No — water leaking through a brick wall is never normal, and it should never be ignored.
What Is a QEWI? A QEWI — Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — is a licensed professional authorized by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to
Exterior wall repair is the process of diagnosing, restoring, and protecting the outer walls of a building — the first line of defense against New
Terracotta — from the Italian meaning “baked earth” — is a fired clay ceramic material that was used extensively in New York City architecture from
Stone repair is the process of restoring deteriorated, cracked, spalled, or damaged natural stone on building facades, stoops, steps, cornices, lintels, sills, and other architectural
Before diving into repairs, it helps to understand the difference between the two structures — because the problems they face, and the repairs they need,
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