There are so many options to anchor "this" to "that," even when "that" is something hard like brick, block, concrete or stone. With summer under way, we're not only searching for places to hang plant ...

In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

A standard brick measures 3 5/8 inches wide by 7 5/8 inches long and 2¼ inches thick. Determine what brick pattern, such as herringbone or basket weave design, is going to be used and plot out the ...

Does anyone know a masonry contractor/architect who is familiar with installing masonry anchors or wall restraints (those pretty little stars that hold lovely old buildings together?) Also, does ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A popular downtown Norfolk restaurant will close its doors at the beginning of February. Owner Phil Smith announced “with much regret” on Wednesday that Brick Anchor Brew-House’s ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio slab. To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the ...

The world has changed radically since Canada’s Parliament Buildings were completed in the mid-1800s. And although repaired over the years, the three stone buildings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ...

TRUFAST®, a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC., announces that its Thermal-Grip® Masonry Veneer Anchor (MVA) was named a finalist in the 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the category of ...

Brick Anchor Brew-House plans to open in the former Jack Quinn’s location at 241 Granby St. in downtown Norfolk on Saturday. The Downtown Norfolk Council says the business is bringing $2.1 million in ...