Masonry, Concrete & Roofing in Solon
Solon's reputation as one of Northeast Ohio's premier residential communities is built, in large part, on the quality of its housing stock. The city grew steadily from the 1970s through the 2000s, and its subdivisions — SOM Center Corridor, Solon Estates, Glenallen — are filled with two-story colonials, center-hall foyers, and estate-style homes that feature substantial brick facades, stone-veneer accents, and poured concrete driveways scaled for three-car garages. These are well-built homes, but even quality construction reaches a maintenance inflection point after twenty-five to thirty Northeast Ohio winters.
The brick veneer on Solon homes is typically a premium face brick laid over a wood-framed wall with a one-inch air gap. When the mortar joints crack — and they eventually will, especially on south- and west-facing elevations that absorb the most thermal cycling — water bridges the air gap and wets the sheathing and framing behind the brick. We've opened up walls in Solon where years of slow moisture intrusion had rotted the OSB sheathing behind otherwise beautiful-looking brickwork. Tuckpointing before that point is dramatically less expensive than tuckpointing plus sheathing replacement after it.
Chimney issues in Solon commonly involve brick chase structures where the chase crown — a concrete cap at the top of the chimney — develops cracks from thermal expansion and weather exposure. Once water enters the chase, it stains interior walls and loosens the brick from the inside out. Our chimney repairs address the full system: we remove and re-pour the crown, install a stainless steel chase cover, reset any loose brick courses, and apply new flashing at the roof transition.
Solon's residential streets are wide and well-maintained, which means homeowners invest in their driveways as part of the overall curb appeal. Stamped concrete with integral color is a popular choice — we've poured dozens of Solon driveways in ashlar slate, herringbone, and random stone patterns that complement the home's stone-veneer entry. For homeowners who prefer a more traditional look, standard broom-finish concrete with saw-cut joints delivers a clean, durable surface at a lower price point.
Roofing in Solon skews toward premium: heavy-weight architectural shingles with 50-year warranties and slate roofing on homes where the architecture calls for it. For commercial properties along the SOM Center corridor, we apply commercial-grade roof coatings that extend the life of existing roof systems. We hold manufacturer certifications that activate extended warranty coverage. Call 440-742-2287 for a free Solon property inspection and written estimate — no pressure, no surprises.