Corner and Sill Brick for Mid-Century Homes
Spalled corners and window sills are the first failures on Mount Prospect clay-brick façades. We cut in matched units so patches disappear into the course lines rather than advertising as bright new squares.
Our process
- 1 Chicago winters exact a toll on brickwork Water penetration into brick units, followed by freezing, causes the surface to spall—a frequent sight on vintage the established northwest suburbs residences. Subsequent cracking and efflorescence follow this moisture ingress. Each compromised brick becomes a conduit for further deterioration.
- 2 Salvaged and matched brick, never substitutes Pre-1960 brick is softer and dimensionally distinct from contemporary units. We procure reclaimed or custom-matched brick to align precisely in hue, texture, and size. Each replacement is bedded in breathable, compatible mortar, ensuring the repair vanishes into the original wall.
- 3 Repairs engineered to outlast the wall around them Isolated units can frequently be replaced in situ; more extensive damage may necessitate partial reconstruction. We first diagnose the root moisture cause before placing any brick. This foundational analysis distinguishes true restoration from mere repetition.
- 4 Free On-Site Estimate Schedule a free, no-pressure estimate in Mount Prospect and nearby IL communities.
Brick Repair for Mount Prospect homes
Chicago winters exact a toll on brickwork
Water penetration into brick units, followed by freezing, causes the surface to spall—a frequent sight on vintage the established northwest suburbs residences. Subsequent cracking and efflorescence follow this moisture ingress. Each compromised brick becomes a conduit for further deterioration.
Salvaged and matched brick, never substitutes
Pre-1960 brick is softer and dimensionally distinct from contemporary units. We procure reclaimed or custom-matched brick to align precisely in hue, texture, and size. Each replacement is bedded in breathable, compatible mortar, ensuring the repair vanishes into the original wall.
Repairs engineered to outlast the wall around them
Isolated units can frequently be replaced in situ; more extensive damage may necessitate partial reconstruction. We first diagnose the root moisture cause before placing any brick. This foundational analysis distinguishes true restoration from mere repetition.
Why Mount Prospect Homeowners Choose Us
The masonry of older Mount Prospect homes merits more than a superficial fix. Our network of masons investigates the moisture origin behind each issue, prepares mortar that works in harmony with the original brick, and tools each joint to replicate the wall’s historic profile. A written proposal and a clear written estimate are included with every job.
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