We all love our patios. Whether it’s about the drinks around a fire, the barbecue dinners or just lazy evenings watching the stars, the patio holds sentimental value in every home. It gets even better when you can get creative with it, play around with some new designs and bring out the best in your…
As winter turns into spring, perhaps you are beginning to spend a little more time outdoors. But what if you notice some of your brick starting to crack or crumble? Cracked bricks can be an indicator that there is a serious issue – or it could be a minor issue that is easy to fix….
Solid masonry and brick veneers both use bricks on the outside of a home. Structurally, they are different. Both have benefits and drawbacks. What is Solid Masonry? Solid masonry uses bricks as part of the structural foundation of the house: the bricks are load-bearing. The house is built with two layers. Sometimes both layers are…
Fireplaces are nothing new. In fact, masonry experts have been installing fireplaces for longer than you’d think! The years of history can be credited to the functionality and style that a fireplace brings to a home. Even in our more modern times, there are some perks that come with fireplace installation that you can’t get…
If you love the look of natural stone, but have concerns about the price tag that comes along with it, you might consider manufactured stone veneer. Manufactured stone veneer is a great alternative to natural stone because it is not as heavy and less expensive but still gives the look you desire. Benefits of Manufactured…
For those who have a basement under their home window, well installation is a necessary and vital structural component that offers numerous benefits that are often overlooked. Masonry installation of materials that come in stone or metal can add a beautiful and finished look to the exterior of a home. Masonry contractors know what will…
Lintels are used for loadbearing purposes but may also be purely decorative. In masonry, lintels are used to support the weight over an opening, such as a doorway. Most masons and construction installers know the many advantages of steel lintels over concrete lintels. However, there are circumstances when concrete may be the better choice. 1….
There are so many different landscape elements that can improve the aesthetic of a home and yard. Retaining walls can do wonders for a yard’s beauty and offer other great benefits as well. It beautifies and protects, and that makes it particularly unique as a landscape element. These structures can also raise the value of…
When it comes to taking in the summer aroma, there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your patio as you soak up the sun’s rays. Patios or outdoor living areas are perfect solutions to being outside and enjoying the nice weather while not having to leave your home and spend money. As certified masonry…
If you are looking to spruce up your landscape with a classy and beautiful walkway or patio, you may be considering brick pavers. Like other masonry installations, there is an ideal time of year to begin your project-that season just happens to be spring and here are four great reasons why: Sunny Weather Moves Things…