Terms of Service
Conditions governing the use of this website and its content.
Last updated: May 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing brickporch.org, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the site.
Nature of Content
All content on BrickPorch is provided for general informational purposes only. Articles describe methods, materials, and practices related to historic brick home maintenance in general terms. The content is not intended as professional engineering, architectural, structural, or heritage conservation advice.
Every property and situation is different. Descriptions of repair techniques on this site should not be applied to a specific property without first obtaining a professional assessment from a qualified contractor, masonry specialist, or heritage consultant.
Accuracy and Completeness
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this site is accurate and current. However, masonry materials, building codes, heritage regulations, and best practices evolve over time. No representation is made that the content is complete, current, or free of error.
External links to third-party sources such as government publications or Wikimedia Commons are provided for reference. BrickPorch does not control the content of external sites and accepts no responsibility for their accuracy.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BrickPorch and its operators shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from reliance on information published on this site. This includes property damage, financial loss, or adverse outcomes from any repair or maintenance activity undertaken based on content read here.
Intellectual Property
Original written content on BrickPorch is the property of the site operators. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective Creative Commons licences — attribution details are available via the Wikimedia Commons pages for each file.
You may quote or reference content from this site for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution. Reproduction of full articles without permission is not permitted.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its infrastructure, or interfere with other users' access. Automated scraping or indexing beyond standard search engine crawling is not permitted without prior written consent.
Changes to Terms
These terms may be revised at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.