When brick or stone wall structures are thought of, they are though of as being a permanent structure unlike other forms of construction using materials that age and weather poorly.

Most think when purchasing a home or a building for business proposes, that have exterior walls made up of block, stone or brick, that it is a maintenance free exterior. And yes, while compared to alternatives to masonry walls like, painted or stained wood that needs re-painted or stained periodically or different types of sidings that eventually fade or crack and or look weathered, Masonry Repair Services in Nashville exterior walls and chimneys are relatively maintenance free.

Periodic (proper) cleaning is about all one needs to do to keep a masonry structure esthetically pleasing to the eye and a properly build Custom Masonry Nashville TN structure can typically last 30 to 50 years with relatively no maintenance.

The method in which a masonry wall is constructed in the first place and how one cleans and takes care of a masonry wall or structure will be the determining factors of how long the structural integrity will last and how long it will be esthetically pleasing to the eye.

The proper mortar mixture and application of the mortar during the original construction of the wall as well as the climate will determine the longevity of the masonry structure. Poorly constructed masonry walls can become a nightmare and a maintenance head ache.

But, even the best built masonry structures over a 30 to 50 year period of time will probably need the mortar repaired or replaced in various degrees.

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