The Most Common Causes of Masonry Damage
You face masonry’s biggest enemies year-round: freeze-thaw cycles and daily thermal movement that open microcracks, water intrusion that drives efflorescence and spalling, and poor drainage or grading that keeps walls saturated. Foundation settlement can twist walls and widen joints, while de-icing salts and incompatible repairs accelerate decay and corrosion. Proactive care—repointing, sealing, matching materials, and …