Question: A decorative window shutter on a brick wall at my house blew off in a windstorm. It would be easy to reattach it, except that the holes left in the mortar by the former nails are now too ...

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 ...

When it comes to anchoring things to masonry, the process is not as simple as working with wood or drywall. Most homes require anchoring to masonry at some point, and there are three popular methods ...

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, ...

INDIANAPOLIS — If you’ve ever mounted something heavy to brick using the plastic anchors and screws that come in the box, you’ve probably had at least a tiny moment of panic wondering if the whole ...

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 ...

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 ...

For homeowners trying a DIY project before calling the pros, it's important to have the right tools on hand first. It's also important to have the right accessories if needed, including screws, nails, ...