How-To Videos from Chicago Bungalow Association

HOW-TO VIDEOS BY THE CHICAGO BUNGALOW ASSOCIATION

Our vice president Matthew Wolf teamed up with Chicago Bungalow Association to create a series of videos focused on diagnosing and repairing damaged historic masonry. These videos cover issues with lintels and chimneys to moisture and repointing. They also provide detailed instructions on the process of repointing.

 

 

For more resources like these please check out the rest of the HFS website Information Center as well as the Chicago Bungalow Association website and How-To Home Series.

DIAGNOSING YOUR VINTAGE MASONRY:

Basement & Foundation

Moisture & Repointing

Front Steps & Lintels

Chimney & Gutter

REPOINTING YOUR VINTAGE MASONRY: 

(1) Removing Mortar

(3) Mixing & Applying Mortar

(2) Choosing Mortar