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Has the Drought Affected Your House?

By Michael LeBas / January 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Has the Drought Affected Your House?
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If you live in south Louisiana, you know the drought of 2023 was rough.  Oppressive heat and dry weather made life miserable for everyone.  One of the big consequences of the drought was damage to houses.  Thats right!  Has anyone noticed doors “sticking” or binding when opening or closing the door?  How about brick cracks…

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Crumbling Bricks Issues – What causes brick walls to crumble?

By Michael LeBas / March 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Crumbling Bricks Issues – What causes brick walls to crumble?
Crumbling Brick

Brick walls crumble and deteriorate due to many factors, both natural and man-made.  Specifically, we are talking about solid brick walls, not brick veneer on an exterior wall.  Solid brick walls are often built as the end walls on large houses and may be referred to as multi-wythe walls.  Brick walls add an interesting architectural…

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