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The Basics of Repointing a Wall

Friday, September 22nd, 2017

The quality of the mortar surrounding your masonry has a direct effect on the stability and longevity of the bricks, so repointing is an essential part of brick wall maintenance.

At some point, every commercial and residential building with beautiful exterior masonry will need to be repointed. Repointing is the process of replacing the mortar in between bricks and prevents the building from water damage. The quality of the mortar surrounding your masonry has a direct effect on the stability and longevity of the bricks, so repointing is an essential part of brick wall maintenance. (more…)

Posted in Brick, Masonry Contractor

How The Cold Weather Will Impact Masonry

Friday, September 15th, 2017

Stonework and masonry are both affected by cold weather and having a better understanding of what happens to these materials is essential to protecting them and your hard work from the harsh elements.

Cold weather is not usually the most ideal time of year to begin masonry projects. However, if construction began at a milder time of year and is now extending into the colder months or if your schedule just requires it, there are some factors you should consider to get the most quality and function out of your finished product. As we’re currently and rapidly approaching fall, now is the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge. Stonework and masonry are both affected by cold weather and having a better understanding of what happens to these materials is essential to protecting them and your hard work from the harsh elements. (more…)

Posted in Masonry Contractor

How to Maintain Your Concrete

Friday, September 8th, 2017

Maintaining the structure and look of your driveway, hardscaping, and other concrete features is essential to the safety of your family and friends, and preserving the appeal of your home or business.

The investments that you put into your home and property aren’t just about the value of your physical possessions, but also the pride and joy you feel when looking over the landscape. The concrete features of your home are a major part of what makes it unique. Maintaining the structure and look of your driveway, hardscaping, and other concrete features is essential to the safety of your family and friends, and preserving the appeal of your home or business. (more…)

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What Exactly Is Masonry Restoration?

Friday, September 1st, 2017

Masonry restoration is a broad term used to refer to any work on masonry on a home or commercial property that is already standing.

Masonry restoration is a broad term used to refer to any work on masonry on a home or commercial property that is already standing. It can refer to minor repairs in the brick outside or major restoration work on a historical building. Repointing is one of the most essential parts of masonry restoration, but it isn’t the only thing that occurs. Today we’re talking about masonry restoration, and what it is and is not. (more…)

Posted in Masonry Restoration

Finding the Best Brick Pattern

Friday, August 25th, 2017

One of the single most important choices you will make is the brick pattern.

When designing your new patio, there are many things to consider, including how large you want your patio to be, any additional features, and whether or not fun outdoor living elements like fire pits will be integrated into it. One of the single most important choices you will make is the brick pattern. Here is everything that you need to know to find the best brick pattern for your patio. (more…)

Posted in Blog, Brick Patterns

How to Choose the Right Masonry Contractor

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Whether you are working with a historical building or starting from scratch, choosing the right masonry contractor is a critical part of the building process.

Whether you are working with a historical building or starting from scratch, choosing the right masonry contractor is a critical part of the building process. The right masonry contractor will have the expertise, equipment, and experience to get the job done right the first time. Here are some of our tips for finding the perfect masonry contractor for your job. (more…)

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Everything You Need to Know About Mortar Analysis

Friday, August 11th, 2017

Mortar analysis is an important part of reconstructing historical masonry so that it lasts for long periods of time.

Mortar analysis is an important part of reconstructing historical masonry so that it lasts for long periods of time. The mortar analysis process is a scientific one that looks at the exact composition of the mortar used to attempt to create a duplicate, or gather historical information about building composition of the period. Here are the basics of what you need to know about mortar analysis. (more…)

Posted in Masonry Contractor

Everything You Need To Know About Demolition

Friday, August 4th, 2017

There are a variety of demolition methods that are used to effectively and safely bring down buildings.

There are a variety of demolition methods that are used to effectively and safely bring down buildings. Whether you are looking for a demolition expert for your commercial property or to clear your residential land, it’s important to work with a demolition company with years of experience and skill like Del Prete Masonry. Here are some of the basics that you should know about demolition. (more…)

Posted in Demolition

How Professional Masonry Benefits You

Friday, July 28th, 2017

Masonry can be enduring and natural and adds value to your home, making it more earth friendly.

No matter what kind of home remodel or customization you are planning, masonry work can benefit you. Building with masonry materials is a centuries old tradition represented through historical structures that are still standing. Masonry can be enduring and natural, and adds value to your home, making it more earth friendly. There are a wide variety of other benefits we are going to discuss today, let’s explore. (more…)

Posted in Masonry Construction

The Importance Of Masonry Paint And How To Choose It

Friday, July 21st, 2017

Masonry paint is one of the best ways to protect the integrity of brick structures.

Brick is one of the most beautiful and durable building materials available on the market. It’s been used throughout generations to create structures that stand up to the elements. However, brick can undergo damage as a result of moisture and the elements. Masonry paint is one of the best ways to protect the integrity of brick structures. Here are our best tips for choosing the best masonry paint for your brick building. (more…)

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