Click to find out how D. Schickel Co. is renovating the Ouerbacker Mansion in Louisvile, Kentucky

 

We are nationally recognized experts in Masonry Pointing and Repair.

Our services include:

• Exacting replacement of defective masonry joints

We perform full-depth joint cleaning and tuck-pointing with new bonding mortar. D. Schickel Co. can restore watertight strength and beauty to your masonry walls.

• Coping & Cornice
repair

We can rebuild, patch and replace defective brick, stone, concrete and terra-cotta masonry work.


• Waterproofing &
Specialty Coatings

We expertly apply water-repellent and consolidation treatments to masonry. Using the correct product will allow your masonry walls to transmit vapor and give added protection by repelling the elements.

• Caulking & Epoxy Injection Systems

D. Schickel Co. will use the correct adhesive sealants to form a permanently waterproof, flexible seal between different structural materials, such as wood and masonry, steel and masonry.

• Replacement Mortar Analysis

D. Schickel Co. will analyze your existing mortar to determine its crushing pressure, mortar color, and the color and grade of the sand that was used when your masonry was installed. Why are these important?

If a mortar that is too soft is used, it can result in rapid deterioration. It also may not be strong enough to carry the load of weight above it.

Using a mortar that is too hard can cause damage to the bricks, prevent proper bonding to the original mortar, or prevent a masonry structure from being able to breathe properly causing mold or other damage.