The reality is that bricks must be regularly inspected for deterioration or damage. A common issue to look for is spalling, which occurs when a brick disintegrates and crumbles apart.

Areas of the new sidewalks that suffer from “spalling” will be replaced, DPW Superintendent Chris McGown told selectmen July 20. “It appears it was a curing issue,” McGown said “The ...

To prevent water damage to the brick surface and to the mortar joints of vertical walls or chimneys, a cap of precast concrete, limestone slabs, terra-cotta tiles or fabricated aluminum is often ...

Spalling refers to the deterioration of concrete, ... “Though some of this damage is minor, most of the concrete deterioration needs to be repaired in a timely fashion,” the report noted.

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Strickland said once there are signs of any damage, a routine repair process should take place. “There is a pretty well-defined process for concrete repair,” said Strickland.