{"product_id":"brick-and-masonry-repair-for-frederick-m-hueston-9798242539938","title":"Brick and Masonry Repair for Homeowners: A Homeowner's Guide to Brick Problems, Repairs, and Prevention","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrick homes are often assumed to be low maintenance and problem free. When cracks appear, mortar starts to crumble, or white stains show up on the surface, most homeowners are left guessing. Is this normal aging, or the beginning of a serious problem?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was written to remove that guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrick and Masonry Repair for Homeowners\u003c\/i\u003e explains how brick actually behaves over time, why problems develop, and how to tell the difference between minor issues and conditions that deserve attention. It avoids fear-based advice and product driven recommendations, focusing instead on clear explanations and real world examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, you'll find \u003cb\u003enumerous photographs\u003c\/b\u003e showing common brick types, mortar joints, moisture clues, typical failures, and before-and-after repair conditions. These photos are arranged in practical reference layouts so you can compare what you see in the book to what you see on your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to recognize different brick and mortar types\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat cracks, stains, and surface changes usually indicate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy moisture is behind most brick problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich cleaning and repair methods cause long-term damage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat normal aging looks like versus true failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen repairs are necessary and when they can wait\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for homeowners, not contractors or engineers. Technical language is kept to a minimum, explanations are straightforward, and the goal is understanding, not alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're maintaining a brick home, evaluating a property, or trying to decide if a repair estimate makes sense, this book gives you the clarity and photographic examples needed to make smarter decisions and avoid unnecessary repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever looked at your brickwork and wondered what was really going on, this book was written to help you see it clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frederick M. Hueston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242539938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.23d","brand":"Frederick M. Hueston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588404424959,"sku":"9798242539938","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/brick-and-masonry-repair-for-frederick-m-hueston-9798242539938","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}