All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

Architectural commissioners appeared surprised at their most recent meeting when they were asked to approve a plan to strip one of Palm Beach’s most prominent oceanfront condominium buildings of its ...

LITTLE ITALY, Manhattan (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after an exterior wall partially collapsed from a building in Manhattan Wednesday afternoon. The building was once home to the iconic ...

When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...

In the 10 minutes before a Davenport, Iowa, apartment building collapsed Sunday, new surveillance video obtained by CNN shows a support brace bending, with portions of the brick façade crumbling ...

A few weeks ago, a visitor to askthebuilder.com wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...

Work in Germany reveals enormous foundations of a medieval monastery hidden beneath Borken, surprising archaeologists.