Masonry Repair serivces offered in Palatine, IL. 

Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. specializes in all types of masonry restoration repairs and is a trusted masonry restoration company and tuckpointing contractor in Palatine, IL. since 1984 with an A+ rating with the BBB . From Residential Homes to Condominium and Apartment Buildings and even Mid and High Rise buildings, we can take care of all your masonry needs.

         Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. works with Management Companies and Associations of any size and also works with Homeowners directly. No matter the size of the building or association we can help and work with you.

          Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. is a licensed, bonded and insured mason contractor specializing in tuckpointing, lintel replacement, shelf angle replacement, caulking, sandblasting, masonry cleaning, masonry restoration, parapet wall repairs, and all kinds of brick, block and stone work. If you need tuckpointing done on your home or building we can be there for you in Palatine IL. and surrounding areas.  

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What is Tuckpointing? 

Not everyone knows what tuckpointing is or even why it is needed. We will take the time to explain all this masonry repair to you and tell you why it is important for the building and for your pockets to keep up with tuckpointing. Tuckpointing is basically a preventative masonry repair to help keep your brick and masonry walls in structurally sound and water tight conditions. Our tuckpointers and masons are highly experienced in performing masonry repairs with all types of brick, from face-brick to Chicago common brick, concrete blocks and stone. Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. offers a wide variety of services from simple tuckpointing to brick rebuilding, chimney and parapet wall repairs, lintel and shelf angle replacement, caulking, sandblasting and more masonry restoration services. Please visit our services page to find out more or give us a call and we will be happy to discuss whatever masonry restoration service your building may be in need of in Palatine, IL. and surrounding areas.

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Lintel Replacement:

Eventually steel lintels or shelf angles need to be repaired or replaced. A lintel is what actually supports the masonry units above any masonry opening. Typically the lintel is a steel lintel. Over time and lack of maintenance the lintels will rust and deteriorate. This causes the lintel to be unable to support the large load of masonry from above. As the steel lintel gives way to the load it will bend and cracks will occur at the corners of the masonry opening. If the lintel is not replaced with a new piece of steel the lintel will eventually completely fail and a section of the wall may come down. When the lintel begins to rust it expands also causing the brick to move and become displaced. Over time the rust builds up to a point where it can actually widen the joint and raise the brick out of place. Whether, the lintel is rusting to a point where the rust is an issue or if the lintel is deteriorated to a point where the lintel has rusted away, Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. can provide you with the information needed to make a proper decision on to the masonry repairs your building may need. Regardless of the situation if cracks are forming at the corners of the window or door openings then it is time that a professional needs to take a look. Let Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. be your professional lintel replacement contractor in Palatine, IL. and surrounding areas.

Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc. has been replacing steel lintels for over 35 years now. Feel free to give us a call and we can give you our expert opinions as to what needs to happen to make the building structurally sound and safe. Lintel Violations are often given by City inspectors. If it has gotten to the point that an inspector cited you with a building violation, then Bruno Construction can help with that too. No need to worry. Bruno Construction Masonry, Inc repairs and replaces lintel and shelf angles on a regular basis in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

If you're looking for a steel lintel replacement company near me then look no further. We can travel to your project. If you're wondering what steel lintel replacement costs are for your masonry project then give us a call and we can provide you with a free estimate. Let us be the lintel replacement company for you in Palatine, IL. and surrounding areas.    

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Parapet Walls Repaired and Rebuilt

on Commercial and Residential Buildings in Palatine, IL.

and surrounding areas.

Parapet walls are located at the top the masonry walls of a building or structure above the roof line. In the old days parapet walls were used as protection, but today it is more to protect the roof assembly itself. High winds can go under a roof membrane and rip the roof right off a building. The purpose of a parapet wall to prevent the wind from going under the roof itself and lifting it right up. That is why parapet walls are higher than the roof line, and why parapet wall maintenance is crucial on a masonry building. When maintenance, such as tuckpointing the joints or caulking the copings is not done, the parapet wall can fail. The easiest maintenance to do on a parapet wall is to keep the rainwater out and the wall dry.

When maintenance of parapet walls is not maintained the joints fail and not only allow the wind to enter, but also moisture. This moisture can be from rain or snow. If caught early then tuckpointing can be completed on the masonry joints and the copings can have caulking placed on the sky facing joints to protect the top of the parapet walls. If this is not done, then over time the situation will only get worse and the parapet walls will only continue to deteriorate. Eventually, it will get to the point that simple maintenance of the parapet walls is not enough and the parapet walls will need to be rebuilt.