Chicago’s weather can be brutal with heavy rains, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles that take a toll on masonry. One of the most vulnerable areas of any building is the top of the parapet wall, where water often finds its way in. Without proper waterproofing or parapet wall flashing, that moisture can cause serious problems inside
Brick repair in Chicago is more than cosmetic. In a city where weather damage to brick is constant, waterproofing and maintenance are essential to protect your home. From brutal freeze and thaw winters to humid summer storms and salt-heavy streets, brick homes in Chicago face nonstop stress. Without proactive care, cracks, spalling, leaks, and chimney
Noticing cracks or gaps in your brickwork? It might be time for tuckpointing. At Gralak Tuckpointing, we provide expert masonry services right here in Chicago, IL, to help you maintain your property’s integrity and improve its appearance. What is Tuckpointing? Tuckpointing is the process of repairing and restoring the mortar joints in brick or stone
Seasonal Masonry Repair Starts Now—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait If you live in Chicago, you know what winter can do to brick and mortar. One minute it’s snowing, the next it's thawing—and that constant freeze-thaw cycle wreaks havoc on your masonry. Cracks form, mortar starts to crumble, and before you know it, your brickwork is
Is Your Brickwork Due for Maintenance? 5 Key Tuckpointing Signs If you've started noticing cracks spider-webbing across your brick walls or mortar that seems to be turning to dust, it might be time to consider the importance of tuckpointing. These subtle signs can often be early warnings of underlying issues that, if left unaddressed, could
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