bricks – Ruth E. Hendricks

Do you an opinion on painted brick?

There are many brick homes in Pittsburgh. One house up the street has eleven different colors of brick but the brick is not painted- it’s the color of the brick.

Difficult to miss a structure of painted brick when it’s as bright as this color. I was walking after I dropped off Steve’s car.

Seems there is more negative than positive about painting brick. But you can stain it, lime wash it or use some special masonry paint.

One of the negatives-

“Trapped Moisture: …..brick is porous. This means it has tiny holes that allow moisture vapor to pass through in both directions, helping to regulate humidity and prevent moisture from being trapped within the walls. This is why brick is often referred to as a material that “breathes.” Painting it creates a barrier, trapping moisture inside the brick, which can lead to: ___________________From an Article the Dos and Don’ts of Painted Brick

This is the only example I have photographed. I’ll keep an eye out

https://youtu.be/3GHs6TcQiQQ?si=BdgLei0Q8zxXAmj1

News from dc. Added 8:14 3/1

And another addition to the painted brick building

March 2, 2025March 3, 2025 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: architecture, Bloomfield, brick industry, bricks, city scene, construction, masonry, neighborhood, painted brick, photography, Pittsburgh PA, postaday 14 Comments

A Little Rough

A little smooth.

Textures from Athens, Ohio and Columbus. I always feel I need to add the state of Ohio after I write Athens so there’s no confusion as to my location.

November 5, 2023 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: Athens OH, boards, bricks, Columbus OH, lamppost, photography, postaday, texture, tree bark, trees, wood 6 Comments

Pool Noodle Carrots and Bricks as Books Yard Art

A true work of yard art.

We even met the artist Karen as she was outside hauling bags of mulch. Laura, Mary and I were walking to meet Charlie at dismissal time. Laura said “I have a surprise for you.” And she walked me to this home of yard art extraordinaire.

Karen explained how she made the carrots with pool noodles and showed us a photo of her winter snowmen made with the same methods.

The balls have been on the Tri Colored Beech Trees for four years

May 20, 2022 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: art, bowling ball, bricks, Columbus OH, garden, neighborhood, photography, pool noodles, postaday, skeletons, Yard Art 6 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

Found by friend Dave from Alaska while we were walking along on a Nantucket MA sidewalk.

September 28, 2021 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Wordless WednesdayTags: brick wall, bricks, LEGO®, photography, postaday, sidewalk, travel, walking, wordless wednesday 6 Comments

How many textures on Mend Way?

Mend Way. Bloomfield. Right near West Penn Hospital. The one block alley/road between Millvale Avenue and Gross Street. I looked down while walking to my car.

All these textures!

Gravel, bricks, sand, dirt, concrete,dried leaves, my leather boot, cigarette butts and the shadows of the chain link fence.

There are many “Ways” in our city. I looked at the list of Street Names and wondered what determined the definition. Merriam-Webster says “Definition of way. 1 a : a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place. b : an opening for passage.”