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Alec Serowatka: Jul 9, 2025 9:11:00 AM
Avoid fines, delays, and red tape—APS Masonry Contracting handles your Philadelphia brickwork permits so you don’t have to.
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Alec Serowatka: Jul 9, 2025 7:13:56 AM
Philadelphia’s climate doesn’t forgive neglect—stay ahead of crumbling mortar and protect your brickwork before it becomes a costly structural...
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Alec Serowatka: Jul 2, 2025 9:27:00 AM
Getting masonry work done in Philadelphia isn’t as simple as hiring a contractor and breaking ground. If you're building steps, repairing a facade,...
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Alec Serowatka: Jun 30, 2025 1:56:03 PM
For most Philadelphia building owners, masonry inspections feel like just another line item—another fee, another delay, another department asking for...
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Alec Serowatka: Jun 26, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Stone foundations are a staple in Philadelphia’s historic homes. From South Philly rowhomes to Mount Airy twins, these structures were built to...
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Alec Serowatka: Jun 23, 2025 11:18:24 AM
Philadelphia’s climate applies constant pressure to masonry. Cold, rain, snow, heat, and humidity don’t just age a building—they reshape it.
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Alec Serowatka: May 27, 2025 9:12:25 AM
Mortar fails before brick does. That’s where the damage starts—and where the savings begin.
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Alec Serowatka: Sep 5, 2024 11:30:00 AM
When it comes to creating the perfect outdoor oasis, the material you choose for your pool deck is just as important as the pool itself. In a city...
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Alec Serowatka: Jul 5, 2024 11:15:00 AM
Stair step cracks in brick walls can indicate serious structural problems like foundation settling and water damage. In places like Philadelphia,...
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Alec Serowatka: May 29, 2024 11:45:00 PM
A continuous foundation, or strip footing, is a simple and cost-effective way to support your building. It’s a reinforced concrete strip that runs...
