Forte field notes
Practical guides on new work, repairs and maintenance for Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners.
Project guides
Ten guides covering masonry, concrete, repairs and choosing a contractor.
Concrete repairs
Why freeze-thaw cycles crack and flake concrete in Suffolk and Nassau County, and how to tell when repair is needed.
Masonry repairs
Learn the signs of failing mortar joints on brick homes in Nassau and Suffolk County and what repointing involves.
Hiring advice
Questions to ask before hiring a masonry or concrete contractor in Suffolk or Nassau County.
New concrete work
What Long Island homeowners should consider before replacing or installing a concrete driveway.
Pavers & hardscapes
Compare pavers and poured concrete for patios in Nassau and Suffolk County, including looks, upkeep and repairs.
Steps & stoops
How to judge whether damaged concrete or brick steps can be repaired or should be rebuilt.
Maintenance
Simple seasonal steps Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners can take to protect brick, block and concrete.
New masonry work
How new brick steps and masonry details can improve the entrance of a Nassau or Suffolk County home or building.
New concrete work
Ideas and planning tips for curved concrete steps and patios on Long Island properties.
Concrete repairs
Common causes of driveway cracks in Suffolk and Nassau County and when a repair makes sense.
