Q: You have written about spalling or flaking bricks and why they’re that way. You said a cap of stone, wood or metal is needed to keep rain and snow out. Would you please explain what kind of cap you ...

The American Dream involves a spouse, two to four kids, a white picket fence, and a driveway with enough room for your big, gas-guzzling pickup truck. It's idyllic, really, except when that perfect ...

Q: I live in a townhouse where brick surrounds the base of the house. This year, I’ve been finding that the outer surfaces of some of the brick have been peeling off. What is causing this? Does it ...