Timing, code news and walkthroughs for Newark-area masonry. For deeper explanations, see the guides.
News ·
The state's construction code now uses the 2024 editions of the International Codes, effective August 17, 2026. For most homeowners planning masonry repairs, the practical steps stay the same, with one new question to ask.
Seasonal ·
NOAA normals put Newark's median first fall freeze around November 10. Fresh mortar needs mild days and frost-free nights while it cures, so fall pointing is a race with the calendar.
Walkthrough ·
An illustrative walkthrough, not a real job: the usual stages of rebuilding a failed brick stoop, what each one checks and where the scope can change.
More in-depth answers live in the masonry guides.