Question: The brick in the front of my home have been flaking off. This is a southwest-facing wall. Can you tell me why this is happening? Is there a way to repair the brick? What can I do to stop any ...

Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...

Q: What is the best way to waterproof my chimney? The bricks tend to absorb water, and I get some leaks. A: Bricks do not usually absorb water, unless the bricks are common and old. In the old days ...

We are planning to have one wall of exposed brick. Now the plaster is removed we have to clean the brick & seal it. Can you please recommend products for cleaning the brick (some sort of acid?) and ...

Q. Our master bedroom was originally an outdoor carport that was enclosed. The floor of the carport is brick. These are full bricks (not pavers) and are not sealed. There was new carpet laid over that ...

DEAR TIM: The brick in the front of my home has been flaking off. This is a southwest-facing wall. Can you tell me why this is happening? Is there a way to repair the brick? What can I do to stop any ...