Traditional Masonry Archives

Traditional Masonry Winter 2007

Features
Attacking graffiti at the Presidio
A soft-sponge abrasive proved tough on graffiti at the former Army base in San Francisco.
by Jack Innis

Traditional plastering
One of the oldest building trades, plastering has evolved over the millennia. But while some materials, mixes and techniques change, others are perennial.
by Rory Brennan

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Chemical vs Abrasive: Restoration cleaning for traditional masonry
Forget the hype. That's the first step in choosing between abrasive and chemical cleaning techniques for masonry.
by David Boyer

Departments
Guest Columnist: Old State Capitol Building rehabilitation
Traditional lime mortar plaster and old-school techniques helped restore this great Gothic-style structure to its former grandeur.
by Jerry M. Campbell

Technique: Building dry stone walls
Who needs mortar? Dry stone walls can last for hundreds of years, and they only become stronger as they settle. Here's how to put up a dry stone wall that will stand with the best of them.
by Alan Ash

Restoration Case Study: The Bayard-Condict Building, Manhattan
Start spreading the news: There's hope for the grand old buildings of New York City. Here's how one was preserved — angels and all.
by Stacey Enesey Klemenc

Product Profile: Arbortech AS160 brick and mortar saw
Because it cuts deep, square corners, this power tool allows contractors to remove single bricks with surgical precision without causing damage to the surrounding wall.
by John Strieder