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Masonry Repoint & Repair Class

9:03am on Jul 23 2016

Mastering Masonry

Class DIY Hands-on How-to Masonry

10:00am on Apr 22 2017

What to Know Before Starting an Old Brick Project w/ Michigan Historic Preservation Network

Class exteriors Masonry Talk

1:00pm on Jul 30 2020

Detroit Training Center November In-Person Home Repair Workshops

DIY Hands-on Masonry Plumbing Tile

5:00pm on Nov 10 2020

Q & A

Do you know of a local mason/brick layer who might help rebuild some brick corners?

2 answers. Asked by Alissa on Jan. 24, 2016

DIY Masonry Renovation Repointing

Basement masonry mortar repair. Can/should I do it myself?

3 answers. Asked by Keegan Mahoney on Jan. 29, 2016

General Contractors How-to Masonry Repointing

Are there any plans to meet for restoration projects in the City of Detroit? I am a new Interior Design Graduate from Baker College Auburn Hills.

2 answers. Asked by Larita on Feb. 24, 2016

Bathroom Electrical Exterior Historic District Masonry

Know any good tuckpointers?

5 answers. Asked by Martin Olivier on Mar. 12, 2016

Exterior General Contractors Masonry Repointing

What are your thoughts about epoxy injections, for the purpose of re-securing old concrete facade? This is a $2700 question!

1 answer. Asked by Alissa Shelton on Mar. 21, 2016

Masonry Repointing Securing Structural Weatherization

Does anyone have advice for stripping paint from limestone?

2 answers. Asked by Denise on Apr. 12, 2016

Exterior Masonry Porches

How can I clean years of unsightly aging from brick?

1 answer. Asked by Arthur Merriweather on Jun. 23, 2016

Exterior How-to Masonry Renovation

Can someone recommend a good structural engineer?

1 answer. Asked by Chris Campo on Oct. 25, 2016

Historic District Masonry Preservation Structural

I need reputable contacts for pier installation under a crawl space footing.

2 answers. Asked by Chris Campo on Jan. 23, 2017

Masonry Preservation Renovation Repointing

Rehab home I'm in need of help with the electrical and I need help with some cement work in my basement

2 answers. Asked by William Sawyer on Mar. 1, 2017

Bathroom Design DIY Electrical Flooring General Contractors Interior Masonry Whole House Maintenance Windows Wood

I recently purchased my house from the DLB. I am in need of some outside work on the home . I also need my Windows and doors need attention also i need insulation like siding . i think it's wood already but its peeling off .and renforced the back where the tree fell on the house and broke the wires off the house and part of the gutter was pulled apart

1 answer. Asked by Janis Morgan on May. 22, 2017

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I have an ecommerce retail business and I want to create a brick and mortar. I used to intern with Brick + Beam!

3 answers. Asked by Nathan Daniel on Apr. 24, 2018

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[DIY] If I purchase a home from the DLBA, what jobs/tasks require a license? What am I not allowed to DIY build myself?

1 answer. Asked by Ben on Jun. 16, 2018

Carpentry DIY Electrical General Contractors Landscaping Masonry Plumbing Roofing Structural

We are buying an old house in detroit and need the concrete porch rehabed

1 answer. Asked by mac mccartha on Jul. 21, 2020

Masonry Porches

I have a two family and am wondering about experience converting it to a single family. Opinions on whether or not to do?

2 answers. Asked by JT on Nov. 13, 2018

General Contractors Interior Masonry Permitting Renovation Structural

Need help with repairs to a home built in the early 1900's

1 answer. Asked by Veronica McCastle on Feb. 25, 2019

Cabinets Carpentry Drywall Electrical Exterior Kitchen Masonry Whole House Maintenance Windows Wood

having problems getting roof fixed and pourch.

2 answers. Asked by Vivian Bennett EL on Apr. 11, 2019

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Grants for Residential Rehab

3 answers. Asked by Denzel Warren on Feb. 19, 2020

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What type of mortar should I use for tuck pointing our 1939 house?

1 answer. Asked by Lou on Mar. 28, 2020

How-to Masonry

Good contractor to tackle a full garage rebuild?

1 answer. Asked by Rebecca Adam on May. 14, 2020

Historic District Masonry Rough Carpentry Structural

Is there funding available to help with rehabbing a house? I recently bought a home in district 4 that I plan to live in with my 2 year old daughter. I was sent this link by city councilmen André L. Spivey

4 answers. Asked by Brandon Foutner on Jun. 24, 2020

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Are there any Home Repair Grants for First Time Homeowners in Detroit, MI.

1 answer. Asked by Deidre Smith on Sep. 29, 2020

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Fannie Mae Rehab Loan

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by A. Williams on Nov. 29, 2020

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Contractors

Brickheads Masonry

586-709-2365

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https://brickheadsmasonry.com

Masonry

Building Arts & Conservation

Saline

734-368-0838

[email protected]

https://www.bldgconservation.com

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Brickworks Property Restoration LLC

Clinton Township

586.868.3234

[email protected]

https://chimneyrepairdetroitmi.com/

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National Restoration

248.318.0609

[email protected]

http://www.manta.com/c/mmcppkd/national-restoration-inc

Masonry

Madison Maintenance

Detroit

313-885-8525

[email protected]

http://www.madisonmaintenance.com/

Masonry

Williams Historic Restoration

Richmond, MI

5864304381

[email protected]

https://williamshistoric.com/

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All-star brick restoration

Detroit

3139745301

[email protected]

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Franco's Masonry

Roseville

586-294-8128

[email protected]

http://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.FrancosMasonry.46782886.html

Masonry

Resources

A helpful guide for taking care of your whole bungalow

Bungalow Exterior How-to Interior Masonry Repointing

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings

DIY Exterior How-to Masonry Repointing

Henry Frerk & Sons: A Trusted Source for Masonry Info!

How-to Masonry

Masonry with MHPN: Old Brick Resources

How-to Masonry Preservation

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All Masonry resources

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A helpful guide for taking care of your whole bungalow

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings

Henry Frerk & Sons: A Trusted Source for Masonry Info!

Masonry with MHPN: Old Brick Resources

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