Damaged brick doesn't fix itself. Moisture, temperature swings and a building settling over the years crack bricks and break down the mortar, and the damage gets worse each winter. DMG Masonry repairs brick walls and brick chimneys on homes and commercial buildings in Calgary.
Cracked bricks, crumbling mortar joints, loose bricks and weather damage are all common as buildings age. Before we repair anything, we look for the cause, so we're fixing the problem and not just covering it up.
Repairing brick early keeps the damage from spreading and helps keep water out of the wall.
Brick wall repairsHomes and commercial buildingsBrick repointingRepairs that match your brickWe start with an inspection: the damaged bricks, the mortar joints and the masonry around them. The age and construction of the building decide which repair suits it best.
Good brick repair is more than swapping out a damaged brick. We restore the strength of the wall and keep the repair in line with the rest of it, whether that means replacing cracked bricks or repointing worn mortar. Stone, block and structural cracks are covered on our masonry repair page.
1We check the bricks, the mortar and the overall condition of the wall.
2We work out the right repair.
3We replace damaged bricks and repair worn mortar.
4We check the repair for strength and a clean finish.
Brick damage left alone only gets worse. We repair brickwork for homes and businesses across Calgary, so the wall stays sound and protected from the weather.
Brick damage assessmentBrick repairsPrecision repointingHomes and businessesCracked or chipped bricks, crumbling mortar, loose bricks, damp, discolouration, or a section of wall that looks like it's shifting. Fixing these early keeps the damage from spreading.
In everyday use, both mean removing failed mortar and replacing it with fresh mortar. Strictly, tuckpointing also adds a fine line along the joint for a crisp finish. Most brick repair is repointing, with the new mortar matched to the colour and joint style of the existing wall.
Yes. Cracked or spalled bricks can be cut out one at a time and replaced with matching brick, as long as the surrounding wall is stable. It's one of the most common repairs we do.
Mostly water and freeze-thaw: water soaks into the brick or mortar, freezes and expands. Settlement under the wall and mortar that's harder than the brick around it can also crack bricks. We find the cause before repairing, so the damage doesn't come back.
Yes. We repair brick on homes and commercial buildings, and fit the repair to the size, condition and construction of the job.
It depends on how many bricks or how much mortar needs replacing, the height and access, and how hard the brick is to match. We give you a clear quote after an inspection.
Tell us what's wrong with your brick and we'll arrange a look. Call 1-403-619-8727 or fill in the form.
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