Oak Brook's commercial corridor sets a high standard for exterior presentation. Brick and stone masonry on commercial properties in this market demands precision and proper specification.
Oak Brook's commercial real estate market — anchored by Oakbrook Center and surrounded by corporate offices, medical facilities, and high-end retail — operates at a presentation standard that makes exterior masonry quality a meaningful business consideration. Buildings in this market compete for tenants and customers who make judgments about quality and attention to detail before they enter a property. A well-maintained, well-specified masonry exterior is part of that competitive positioning.
AMS has completed commercial masonry projects on office buildings, retail centers, and restaurant buildouts throughout Oak Brook and the surrounding western suburban commercial corridor. The work ranges from tuckpointing and brick repair on older commercial buildings to full veneer installations on repositioned or renovated properties to new brick and stone installation on ground-up construction projects. We bring the same documentation standards and project management discipline to commercial work in Oak Brook that we apply to all commercial projects.
The commercial masonry challenges we most commonly see in Oak Brook's building stock are mortar deterioration on buildings approaching the 25-year mark, failed caulk joints at masonry-to-frame transitions that are allowing water infiltration into the wall assembly, and brick spalling at ground level from landscaping moisture exposure. Each of these has a defined repair approach and a clearly identifiable consequence if left unaddressed — and each is significantly less expensive addressed early than at the point of significant damage.
Property owners and managers in Oak Brook who want a professional masonry assessment — no sales pitch, just an honest evaluation of what needs attention and what can wait — are welcome to contact AMS. We provide written findings and prioritized repair recommendations that property managers can include in their maintenance planning. There is no charge for the assessment and no obligation.
