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Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast Episode 228: The Chicago Guide To Evaluating Brick Buildings

Mark Ainley - Thursday, July 27, 2023

Proactive maintenance and regular inspections are essential for preventing water damage and ensuring the longevity of brick buildings.

The most common type of brick used in Chicago is the Chicago Common brick, a soft, red brick made from local clay. It was first produced in the late 1800s and remains popular today for its affordability and durability.

Key insights

🏢If you do not have a roofing maintenance program going on right now, then you should find a great roofing company that is going to get on your roof twice a year.

🏢Properly sealing and caulking the joints and openings in a brick building is crucial for maintaining its integrity and preventing water damage.

🧱Proactive maintenance is crucial in identifying signs of deterioration in brick buildings before they become major problems.

🏢Chimneys in brick buildings, especially older ones like the dreaded Chicago chimney, are prone to deterioration due to the lack of liners and improper capping, allowing moisture to enter and deteriorate the masonry.

🏢Eliminating unused chimneys can prevent water entry and potential damage to the building.

đź’°Hiring a third-party architect or engineer familiar with masonry restoration can ensure that the scope and budget for brick building maintenance are developed accurately, leading to successful completion of necessary work.

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Guest Info

  • Guest: Les O'Hara, North Shore Brickwork

  • Sponsors: North Shore Brickwork


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Mark Ainley
Investor, Managing Broker, and Property Manager
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased...
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased over 4,000 properties, featured on CNBC’s TV show The Deed, co-host on Chicago's AM560 Real Estate Revealed Radio Show, and invited to speak & sit on panels at numerous investment summits across the country. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a guest on over 30 top podcast platforms. GC Realty & Development, LLC, currently manages over 1,200 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. In 2019, 2020, 2020 and 2022, GCR&D was featured on the Inc. Magazine list of top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. I take great pride in providing valued feedback to beginners and less experienced entrepreneurs on what steps not to take or what steps to take sooner in growing a younger business.
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