Articles by Year
This archive organizes every article The Aggregate Office has published by the year it was written. Use this view to find resources from a specific period or to see how industry conversation around masonry, concrete, and restoration standards has evolved over time.
How This Is Organized
Chronological view
Articles are grouped by publication year, with the most recent work appearing first.
Tracking evolution
Each year includes the total number of pieces published and notes any significant topic focus from that period. This chronological view makes it easy to return to a specific time period when industry standards or restoration techniques were being discussed, or simply to review the body of work across your time visiting the site.
Finding resources
Use the year-by-year index below to find articles from specific periods or see how thinking has evolved over time.
Complete Year-by-Year Collection
| Year | Articles Published | Primary Focus | Entry Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | Water infiltration assessment, mortar analysis standards, concrete sealing performance | Understanding Historic Mortar Composition |
| 2025 | 22 | Facade inspection protocols, preservation brief application, repointing techniques | Inspection Standards for Building Facades |
| 2024 | 19 | Material compatibility, sealant selection, climate resilience in restoration | The Science Behind Concrete Sealing |
| 2023 | 15 | Scope development, quality verification, assessment methodologies | When Pointing Becomes Repointing |
Where to Start
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If you're assessing your building for the first time
Start with "Inspection Standards for Building Facades" from 2025. It walks you through what a competent professional assessment includes and what standards they should be measuring against. Then read "Understanding Historic Mortar Composition" if your building predates 1970.
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If you've had work quoted and want to understand the proposal
Read "When Pointing Becomes Repointing" from 2023 to understand the scale of work being quoted. Then look at "The Science Behind Concrete Sealing" from 2024 if sealing is part of the proposal, or the 2026 articles if mortar or water infiltration are mentioned.
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If you're comparing contractors or need a second opinion
The articles from 2025 and 2026 on assessment protocols and standards will help you evaluate whether the contractors you're interviewing are measuring themselves against published standards. Ask them which standards they use and what their assessment process looks like.
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If you're managing a property long-term
Start with the complete 2026 collection on assessment and water infiltration, then review the material compatibility articles from 2024. Annual monitoring and preventive maintenance rest on understanding what to look for and when to intervene.