In the year 2000, following a successful career in business and specialty construction, Mark Huffer started Utmost Masonry Restoration, a Masonry Contracting company with a passionate emphasis on Building Restoration and Historical Preservation. Since his childhood Mark has had a keen interest in quality craftsmanship and historic architecture which combined with his business education and […]
Tuckpointing Mortar Joints in Masonry
Tuckpointing (also spelled as tuck pointing and/or tuck-pointing), used in Building Restoration, Historical Preservation and other masonry repair projects, is the process of removing old cracked, spalled, or failed mortar in the joints (both head and bed joints) between masonry units such as brick, block, stone, etc. It involves removing the old existing mortar, preparing […]
Caulking and Wet-Sealing, What’s the Difference
As building owners, property managers, maintenance managers and contractors, we need to understand the importance of weather-proofing a building and what the best options are for our particular buildings. Hence, we will share some of our expertise to assist you in this endeavor. Caulking is considered the application of any type of sealant, whether it […]
A Musty Smell is Nothing to Sneeze at!
Molds are forms of fungi found all year round indoors and outdoors. Mold is found mainly in warm and humid conditions, but can also grow in cold weather. There are thousands of species of mold and they can be a multitude of colors. Mold can sometimes be detected by a “musty” odor. Mold spores can […]