Bruno Construction Masonry and Tuckpointing

Tuckpointing is replacing the exterior layer of mortar between masonry units that has weathered or cracked. Tuckpointing is necessary to strengthen a masonry wall and prevent water infiltration. Tuckpointing should be consider building maintenance.

Lintels are the piece of steel directly above a window or door opening on a masonry wall. Lintels need to be replaced due to rusting and bending, which causes the lintel to fail. When there are step cracks at the corner of windows or the steel is bending, then these are sure signs the lintels need to be replaced.

Masonry Repairs can be anything from tuckpointing to lintel replacement to brick, block & stone work. From repairs to rebuilding to resetting. No matter the masonry repair Bruno Construction can help.

Critical Inspections are inspections required by the City in order to check the safety of a mid to high rise building. We work with many engineers and can perform the Critical Inspection and provide you with a Critical Report as well as perform any need Critical repairs that may be needed.

Caulking deteriorates over time and needs to be replaced around windows and openings in order to keep the building watertight. Caulking can also help save on your energy bills. Caulking can be just as important as tuckpointing. It seals joints to prevent water infiltration. Caulk is usually placed around window and door frames and also any sky facing joints in the masonry like stone copings. Caulking can also help you save money on your buildings energy bills. There are many benefits. Caulking on taller buildings such as high rises is extremely important as it is easy for wind driven rain to enter around window openings and balconies with deteriorated or faulty caulk joints. Whether it is a single family home or high rise. A Commercial Building or Residential. Bruno Construction can take of your caulking needs.

Sandblasting is not an easy process, but Bruno Construction can get it done for you. We recommend trying other methods prior to sandblasting to clean your masonry. Sandblasting is usually used to remove paint and coatings off of masonry walls like brick, block or stone. Sand like particles are projected using air at high pressure. The particles move at such a high rate of speed that once they hit the masonry will rip off the paint and coatings. The particles used can be corn cob, baking soda walnut shells glass and more. We will help you determine the right aggregate to use.