Brick Repairs

Cracks in masonry are the result of movement beyond that which can be accommodated by the construction materials. Buildings tend to crack where masonry is over-stressed and least restrained, such as at window and door openings or at corners. The movement is usually caused by variations in moisture content in the walls, or in the ground that supports them, temperature variations or by chemical reactions. Some movements are cyclic and reversible, many are permanent. Cemplas recommendations may be replacement of the damaged bricks, or depending on location resin injection as a more cost effective durable repair compared to removing and rebuilding the cracked area.