Top Signs Your Masonry Needs Repair
Watch for cracks in bricks or stone—vertical, diagonal, or horizontal—along with crumbling or missing mortar. Spalling faces, damp spots, efflorescence, and peeling paint signal moisture issues. Bulging or leaning walls, a tilting chimney, and rust stains from corroding ties are red flags. Check for sagging lintels, misaligned doors or windows, and gaps at frames. Note …