Masonry Restoration

What is Masonry? The most frequently used products, are clay brick, concrete block and natural stone units. Sun-baked clay bricks and stone blocks were used in the construction of the Egyptian pyramids, which after thousands of years, are still standing today serving as testimony of the durability of masonry.

The manufacturing and use of masonry evolved over a long period of time and in the modern era was prompted by the development of cavity wall construction. When orginally developed, cavity walls consisted of two seperate bricks or stone walls with about 2-inch air space between them. Cavity walls were developed to reduce the problems associated with water penetration. Water that penetrated the outer wall would then run down that wall, while the inner wall would remain dry. Another benefit to the cavity wall system of construction, was the ability to support a heavy load such as a roof or a floor in muti-level building.

As with any building product, masonry is subject to weathering. Continous exposure to the elements, such as acid rain; seismic movement, building settlement, freezing and thawing cycles, impact damage and dirt take their toll. Because of this Masonry Restoration is needed. Masonry restoration involves everything from the replacement of common bricks to the replacement of carved stone. CRX, Inc., can do the total restoration job, including all masonry trades. Our goal is to apply conservation principles and processes for the preservation, restoration or reconstruction of the structure, especially if they have historical value.