Masonry Services
in Portland OR and Vancouver WA areas
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Are you looking for a highly skilled masonry contractor for your brick repairs or project? At Masonry Waterproofing, and Drainage Masters, we handle it all! Brick, block, or stone – commercial or residential – we have over 18 years of experience helping homeowners and business owners. We offer a wide array of masonry services, from brick repair to tuckpointing, and much more.
At Masonry Waterproofing, and Drainage Masters, we’re committed to protecting the homes and businesses in our community. If your brickwork needs a little TLC, we’re the company you call first. Reach out to Masonry Waterproofing, and Drainage Masters today for an estimate on masonry services in Portland OR and Vancouver WA!
What Is a Masonry Contractor?
Masonry contractors or brick masons are highly skilled professionals who have extensive experience working with brick. Brick masons build with brick, repair old and damaged brickwork, perform structural inspections of brick structures, and much more. Basically, if you have brick in your home or business, you should have a trusted brick masonry contractor you can reach when you have questions.
Why is this important? Because brick is a unique material and, while other types of tradespeople and contractors may have experience with brick, they can’t match the expertise of an actual masonry contractor.
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For more than 18 years, Masonry Waterproofing, and Drainage Masters has been proud to offer high-quality, reliable masonry services. We specialize in a wide range of structural, protective, and cosmetic masonry projects, including:
Tuckpointing (also known as brick pointing) is a masonry process that can improve your home’s brick or stone exterior by repairing or replacing the mortar joints between bricks or stones.
Damaged bricks can allow water to seep in, attract pests, and even weaken structural integrity. Repairing brickwork is more than restoring its good looks – it’s about protecting your home.
With decades of masonry experience, we know the climate takes its toll on brick, block, and stone. We’ll help you distinguish between minor upkeep and repairs that protect your property.
Comprehensive Masonry Solutions
- Masonry Repair: Comprehensive restoration and structural reinforcement for all types of brick, block, and stone structures.
- Brick Repair, Removal, and Replacement: Expert removal of damaged, spalling, or crumbling bricks, seamlessly replacing them with color-matched materials.
- Chimney Repair: Complete chimney maintenance and restoration, including crown repairs, flashing fixes, and masonry rebuilding.
- Foundation Repair: Structural crack repairs and reinforcement for brick and concrete block foundations to ensure long-term stability.
- CMU Repair: Professional repair and patching of Concrete Masonry Units (concrete blocks) for residential and commercial structures.
- Masonry Water Sealing: Applying premium, breathable waterproofing sealants to protect your stone and brick from Northwest moisture and freeze-thaw damage.
- Minor Stucco Repair: Patching, blending, and repairing localized cracks and damage to stucco exterior finishes.
- Cultured Stone (Limited): Targeted installation and repair of manufactured stone veneers for accents and home features.
Why Choose Us for Masonry and Brick Work?
- Local Masonry Experts: We’re a locally owned and operated masonry and brick services company with locations in Portland, Milwaukie, and Battle Ground.
- 18 Years of Experience: With decades of excellence, our team will get you the best solution for your masonry repair needs.
- Fast and Reliable Service: When you need service, you need service right away – not next month. We always strive to provide prompt and dependable service. We can typically start your project within days of when you reach out.
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: We’re fully licensed and insured, so you get peace of mind your property is protected.
- We Stand Behind Our Work: Our extensive experience, along with our unwillingness to compromise on quality, means we can offer a guarantee that will give you high-quality performance for years to come.
Why Does the PNW Weather Damage Brick and Stone So Easily?
It’s mostly due to our consistently wet weather and frequent seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Because brick and mortar are naturally porous, they absorb water like a sponge. When freezing temperatures hit, trapped water expands, cracking the mortar joints and causing the brick faces to pop off (a process known as spalling).
As a result, many homes and businesses in the Portland-Vancouver area show signs of masonry deterioration before the property owner even realizes.
Experienced Brick Masons in the Greater Portland Area
If there’s an issue with your masonry, you should address it as soon as possible. Neglected masonry repairs can lead to significant damage and major expenses.
Masonry Waterproofing, and Drainage Masters specializes in masonry repairs, resurfacing, and even complete removal and rebuilding projects. No matter the issue you’re facing, we can make expert recommendations based upon your desired end result and budget.
Contact us today–our estimates and expert advice are always free!
Brick Masonry FAQs
Looking for answers to your questions about masonry services in Greater Portland? If you don’t find them right here, feel free to give us a call anytime and speak with one of our experienced brick masons.
In our damp climate, we generally recommend applying a professional-grade, breathable water sealant every 5 to 7 years. It is crucial to use a breathable silane/siloxane sealer; cheap DIY sealants can trap moisture inside the brick, which actually accelerates freeze-thaw damage when winter arrives.
What is the difference between tuckpointing, repointing, and brick repair?
- Repointing: The process of grinding out old, crumbling mortar joints and replacing them with fresh mortar.
- Tuckpointing: The same process as repointing, but with an added aesthetic step where a fine, contrasting line of mortar is applied down the center of the joint to give the illusion of perfectly straight, narrow lines.
- Brick Repair: Removing and replacing the actual physical bricks when they are cracked, broken, or spalling.
It can be both, but a very common culprit in our area is a failing steel lintel. A lintel is the metal support beam that sits above your windows and doors to hold up the brick weight above it.
Over time, PNW moisture causes this steel to rust, swell, and sag, which forces the bricks above it to crack in a zigzag “step” pattern. We can inspect it to determine if you need a structural lintel replacement or deeper foundation repair.
Brick, stone, and mortar require highly specialized knowledge. If a general handyman uses standard, modern Portland cement to repair an older home built with traditional, softer lime mortar, the new hard cement will actually crush and destroy the surrounding old bricks as the house naturally settles and shifts.
A specialized masonry contractor knows how to match the exact strength, composition, and color of your existing masonry.
Minor repairs like patching a chimney crown or a small section of tuckpointing usually take 1 to 2 days. Larger structural projects or full replacements can take a week or more.
Regarding matching: while aged brick and weathered mortar can be difficult to replicate perfectly, we utilize professional custom color-matching techniques to ensure our repairs blend in as seamlessly as possible with your home’s existing aesthetic.
Often yes, with some precautions. Mortar requires specific temperature and moisture conditions to cure correctly. For outdoor projects during the rainy season, our crew sets up specialized weather-tenting and uses heaters to keep the workspace dry and warm.
Some cosmetic or highly exposed projects may be recommended for spring or summer.
