Mortar is generally not as strong as brick, and in exposed brick, it will need to be replaced periodically (typically about every 15-20 years, depending on environmental conditions).

A bookshelf sits against one wall; their daughters’ play area is on the opposite side. Between it is a lounging area, complete with a TV mounted on the exposed brick wall. Next to the leather ...

Whenever a new friend comes over, one of the first things they say to me is that I am "so lucky" to have an exposed brick wall in my apartment. This is true, for the most part, because it's pretty ...