Expert Needed for Spalling Brick

Alpha & Omega Construction (Fausto: 917-450-5112) on Bond St in Brooklyn just finished removing paint from the back of my brick brownstone and repointed it. They did an incredible job and I highly recommend them. They also resealed my roof and windows where I was experiencing leaks recently. Call them. They’re responsible, return calls promptly and do great work.

tlocane

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 8 months ago

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michellefk | 13 years and 8 months ago

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We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front.  I’d like to consult with a expert on finding a solution before it gets worse.  I hope that we do not have to repaint and can get away with coating the brick with a breathable masonry coating or replace the most deteriated bricks. Can anyone give me the name and number of an expert – contractor – architect -engineer- consultant?

BrooklynButler | 13 years and 8 months ago

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Ron Iles, Building Integrity Associates, 100 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011 917-697-0580. NAYY.  Ron was a mason and this is his “retirement” job.  We’ve used him on a few projects to help define a scope for masonry work.  Be prepare to tell him the methods and materials used to remove that paint.