Resources by ProMason Supply

Red brick wall with a white efflorescence bloom spreading across the lower courses, heaviest beside a dark downspout that ends in a crushed, open bottom just above the mulch bed

White Powder on Brick: Why It Keeps Coming Back...

That white powder on the brick isn't dirt. It's salt the wall is pushing out, and it keeps coming back as long as water keeps moving through the masonry. Here's...

White Powder on Brick: Why It Keeps Coming Back...

That white powder on the brick isn't dirt. It's salt the wall is pushing out, and it keeps coming back as long as water keeps moving through the masonry. Here's...

Can You Pressure-Wash an Old Brick House? - ProMason Supply

Can You Pressure-Wash an Old Brick House?

The rental washer looks like a shortcut, but high pressure strips the fired skin off old brick and washes mortar out of the joints. Here's why gentler cleaning wins, how...

Can You Pressure-Wash an Old Brick House?

The rental washer looks like a shortcut, but high pressure strips the fired skin off old brick and washes mortar out of the joints. Here's why gentler cleaning wins, how...

When the Joints Look Perfect but the Brick Is Crumbling - ProMason Supply

When the Joints Look Perfect but the Brick Is C...

The repointing looks great from the sidewalk, but up close the brick faces are coming away as sand. Here's why hard cement mortar eats soft old brick, how to spot...

When the Joints Look Perfect but the Brick Is C...

The repointing looks great from the sidewalk, but up close the brick faces are coming away as sand. Here's why hard cement mortar eats soft old brick, how to spot...

How to Darken Brick and Match New Masonry to Old Walls - ProMason Supply

How to Darken Brick and Match New Masonry to Ol...

Matching Old Masonry With Glazing and Creating Richer Masonry Tones With Masonry Stain Matching new brick to an old, weathered wall is one of the toughest jobs in masonry. If...

How to Darken Brick and Match New Masonry to Ol...

Matching Old Masonry With Glazing and Creating Richer Masonry Tones With Masonry Stain Matching new brick to an old, weathered wall is one of the toughest jobs in masonry. If...

How to Protect Brick and Mortar Joints from Water Damage - ProMason Supply

How to Protect Brick and Mortar Joints from Wat...

The Invisible Shield: Why Penetrating Water Repellents Are Essential for Brick and Stone Preservation When you look at a classic brick facade, a rugged stone accent wall, or a backyard...

How to Protect Brick and Mortar Joints from Wat...

The Invisible Shield: Why Penetrating Water Repellents Are Essential for Brick and Stone Preservation When you look at a classic brick facade, a rugged stone accent wall, or a backyard...

The Best Mortar for Old Stone Foundations and Basements: Why You Need Lime - ProMason Supply

The Best Mortar for Old Stone Foundations and B...

If you own a home built before the 1940s, you likely have a foundation made of fieldstone, limestone, or brick. You may also be familiar with the "dust" on the...

The Best Mortar for Old Stone Foundations and B...

If you own a home built before the 1940s, you likely have a foundation made of fieldstone, limestone, or brick. You may also be familiar with the "dust" on the...