MIT Moisture Sensor Installation – Historic Masonry Technology

Installation of moisture sensor technology to better understand the dynamics of the historic masonry limestone facade at the Main Group Buildings at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The History of Masonry Mortar in America 1720-1995
by John Speweik

History of Masonry Mortar in America 1720-1995 documents the last 275 years of the evolution of ingredients. The book assists architects and builders in modern times to match mortar formulations when they are engaged in work that requires authentic replication of original material for the restoration of historic masonry buildings.

(40 pages) Paperback book
3rd printing
Available through LuLu.com

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings
Robert C. Mack, FAIA, and John P. Speweik

Available through Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service, U. S. Department of the Interior.

Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation

Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Discover how the experts at Speweik Preservation can help with your historic masonry architecture preservation project.