Angle Irons, Lintels & Cracked Brick Masonry Service
Magic Stone Masonry specialists are more than just a masonry repair service. We are master craftsmen who perform every aspect of your masonry project from initial consultation to completion. Each finished masonry project is the end result of years of experience perfecting our skills and continuous dedication to our craft. We take great pride on our ability to restore and preserve the natural beauty of masonry.
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angel irons, lintels and brick repair service
Masonry Angel Iron & Lintel Repair Service:
A Angle Iron or Lintel is length of steel or iron bent at a right angle along its long dimension, used as a support or structural framework. More times than not, when brick mortar joints begin to crack it is due to rusting angle irons which need to be replaced and the mortar repaired. Lintel is the original term used for angle irons.
Brickwork and stonework over arches, garage doors, and, to a lesser extent, doors and windows, present a problem due to the weight of the material. Professional masons build steel angle irons into the structure to transfer the weight of the brick or stone above the opening to the side columns or side walls. The side columns and side walls are constructed on a firm foundation. Some arches and spans were originally installed with steel angle irons, columns, and supports that cannot adequately handle the weight of the brick or stone which cause cracking. In many cases, the angle iron starts to sag, and cracks develop in the brickwork or stonework. In many cases, the problem can be repaired by hydraulically raising the sagging portion and then bolting the angle iron to the header. However, in some cases, the brick or stonework may need to be disassembled and later rebuilt as part of the repair.
Magic Stone is your professional commercial and residential masonry specialist. Contact us today to arrange for an onsite free quote! We look forward to earning you business!
Industry Information
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The process of repairing a mortar joint is called tuck pointing. This term is derived because you are tucking mortar into the damaged mortar joint with the point of a trowel called a "pointing trowel"
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A length of steel or iron bent at a right angle along its long dimension, used as a support or structural framework. More times than not, when brick mortar joints begin to crack it is due to rusting angle irons which need to be replaced and the mortar repaired. Lintel is the original term used for angle irons.
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Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar, and the term "masonry" can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction.
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