Brick

Speed Square for Masons
This versatile mason's square includes brick sizing and layout for both commercial and residential projects.
Burying Brick
It's a bad idea to cover brick cladding with regular soil. Start by separating the brick from the moisture in the soil using a drainage mat.
Adding Windows, Siding, and a Brick Lime-Wash Coating
With a new panelized metal roof, charred wood siding, and updated windows, HVAC, and plumbing, this midcentury ranch remodel is starting to look like a modern home.
Breeze Blocks Are Back
Breeze blocks from Clay Imports are made in Mexico of natural clay and offered in 14 different shapes and sizes.
Exterior Materials for a Midcentury Home
Travis talks with the architect about his thought process for choosing the materials that create a functional and seamless aesthetic for this house.
Eliminating Efflorescence on Brick Below a Window
Missing or incorrect flashing under a brick sill causes these white salt deposits, which can damage brick over time. Here's how to fix that.
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How to Paint Brick Siding
Use these techniques to properly prep, prime, and paint brick.
Brick Walkway: Adding Steps
A block-and-mortar base and stone treads are the perfect combination to make it easy to build strong, attractive steps.
Brick Walkway: Setting the Bricks
Learn how to add a sturdy mortared edge and then fill in the field bricks perfectly flat and flush.
Brick Walkway: Planning and Prep
Collect all the necessary tools and materials before you start to ensure that your project goes smoothly.

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