Masonry wall cover

A method of covering a wall, comprising:

• placing a covering over the wall, wherein the covering is configured to prevent damage to the wall from one or more environmental factors;
• coupling the covering to the wall using a bracket,
• wherein the bracket is placed over the covering and the wall to hold the covering against the wall, the bracket comprising a first leg comprising at least one gripping feature extending from the inner surface of the first leg and a second leg coupled by a cross-member such that the bracket defines a U-shape,
• wherein a space between the first leg and the second leg at an open end of the U-shape is smaller than a space between the first and second legs at the cross-member, and
• wherein the length of the cross-member is equal to or greater than a width of the wall,
• the bracket further comprising a handle comprising a horizontal member, a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member each having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the horizontal member and the second end coupled to the cross-member, wherein the first longitudinal member, the second longitudinal member, the horizontal member, and the cross-member form an enclosure surrounding a handle opening,
• the method further comprising inserting an elongated support through the handle opening.