Stories From the Field

• A Tribute to Howard Reese (January 3, 1944 - April 8, 2022) (04/08/22)
• Scaffolding Saves the Day (09/20/21)
• Reputation for Honesty & Integrity (07/16/21)
• We Leave Your Masonry Restoration Project Debris Free (06/18/21)
• Window Lintel Replacement Work in East Lakeview (05/28/21)
• An On-going Commitment to Safety (04/24/21)
• AAA-1 Masonry Goes International (04/01/21)
• Quality Work That Will Last For Generations (12/10/20)
• The End of the Work Season Approaches (11/20/20)
• Exceptional Masons Produce Exceptional Masonry Work (09/24/20)
• Changing of the Season (03/08/20)
• The Seasonality of the Masonry Restoration Trades (12/20/19)
• AAA-1 Masonry In A Nutshell (11/20/19)
• No Project Too Big or Too Small (11/08/19)
• What Sets Us Apart (10/19/19)
• Heavy-Duty Vinyl Tarpaulins - An Affordable Means of Stopping Water Infiltration Through Your Masonry Walls (10/01/19)
• Glass Block Windows (06/12/19)
• The Impact of Our Erratic Spring Weather (05/10/19)
• Many (Skilled) Hands Make Light Work (04/19/19)
• Recipient of the 2018 Angie’s List Super Service Award (03/15/19)
• Prohibition-Era Building Materials (01/31/19)
• Recipient of the 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award (02/01/18)
• Repairing Mortar Joints in Lakeview (08/27/17)
• What's That Haze On My Bricks? (08/15/17)
• Grinding & Tuckpointing (07/14/17)
• Some Thoughts About Safety (#5 in a Series) (03/15/17)
• Masonry Restoration Work & Cold Weather Considerations (#2 in a Series) (02/13/17)
• Masonry Restoration Work & Cold Weather Considerations (#1 in a Series) (01/20/17)
• An Industry In Growing Demand (12/20/16)
• Some Thoughts About Safety (#4 in a Series) (07/28/16)
• "High Quality" Masonry Sealers (06/20/16)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (05/18/16)
• Chimney Restoration in Hinsdale (04/30/16)
• Ask the Hard Questions (04/16/16)
• Masonry Restoration Case Study (04/06/16)
• Unique Flashing Detail (03/21/16)
• Valentine's Day Truth (02/14/16)
• Happy 30th Anniversary to Frank Kruk! (02/04/16)
• Some Thoughts About Safety (#3 in a Series) (01/20/16)
• Masonry Restoration at Second Church of Christ, Scientist (12/28/15)
• Expression of Gratitude (12/11/15)
• The Importance of Conducting Annual Inspections (11/25/15)
• Proper Site Protection Worth Every Cent (11/05/15)
• Former Dairy Undergoes Masonry Transformation (Part 2) (10/31/15)
• Unusual Brick Discovered (09/30/15)
• New Parapet Wall Project in East Ravenswood (09/16/15)
• Former Dairy Undergoes Masonry Transformation (Part 1) (07/14/15)
• Some Thoughts About Safety (#2 In a Series) (07/02/15)
• Some Thoughts About Safety (#1 In a Series) (06/29/15)
• Enduring Masonry in Oak Park (06/20/15)
• Whatever the Job Requires! (06/15/15)
• Residential Chimney Project in Glencoe (06/02/15)
• AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing is Your Restoration Company (05/09/15)
• Restoring Fourth Presbyterian Church's Historic Fountain (04/06/15)
• Water Leaks – Sound Familiar? (01/15/15)
• Some Thoughts About Safety & Insurance (12/11/14)
• Why Temperature Matters At This Time of Year (11/11/14)
• Kudos to Frank Kruk (09/15/14)
• Counting My Blessings! (07/31/14)
• Your Brick Structure Can Last Another 100+ Years with Preventative Maintenance (07/08/14)
• Masons Are Like Farmers (06/13/14)
• Look Up! (05/28/14)
• Bring Your Child to Work Day (04/24/14)
• AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Receives BBB's 2013 Complaint-Free Award (02/28/14)
• Heavy Duty Tarps: Effective, Durable Solution for Winter Leaks (02/18/14)
• Why Weather Matters (01/27/14)
• A Few Thoughts About Quality (12/10/13)
• If You Build It Right the First Time... (09/01/12)
• More Common Than You Think (07/06/12)
• Flashing or Through-Wall Flashing (05/05/12)
• Extensive Edison Park Office Project (Underway) (04/24/11)
• Wright Chimney Restoration (03/15/11)
• Lincoln Park Residential Restoration (09/09/10)
• Critical Facade Inspection Work (08/15/10)
• Residential Chimney Rebuild (07/01/10)
• Vehicular Impact With Building (07/20/09)
• Taken For A Ride (06/15/09)
• Chronic Water Damage (05/10/09)
• Brick Wall Repair (11/15/08)