concrete repair

Concrete Driveway Crack Repair: Dos and Don’ts Every Iowa Homeowner Should Know

A BAM Basements & Masons of Des Moines Guide Your concrete driveway is one of the first things people notice about your home, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable. In Central Iowa, where we see freezing winters, wet springs, and hot, dry summers, your driveway is under constant stress. Over time, this leads […]

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Tuckpointing, also known as repointing, is important because it helps maintain the structural integrity

The Importance of Tuckpointing and Do you need it?

What is Tuckpointing? Tuckpointing refers to the process of removing old, substandard, or deteriorating mortar and replacing it with new, high-quality mortar. This is typically done to restore the strength and stability of masonry where mortar joints are failing. It also helps to protect the brick surrounding the failing mortar, so that water can no

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