Commercial brick is one of the most charming exterior materials available on the market.
Commercial brick is one of the most charming exterior materials available on the market. Whether you have commercial brick in need of restoration or are looking to spruce up your commercial property with masonry, here are four of the reasons why brick is the best. (more…)
Bring the outdoors in with concrete countertops!
The most popular countertop materials are usually granite, quartz, and laminate. Most people totally overlook concrete. However, in recent years concrete has seen a surge in popularity because of its versatility, flexibility, and natural beauty. Concrete can be designed to fit almost any design to add interest to your kitchen or bathroom through a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. (more…)
When it comes to cleaning your aging bricks there are a lot of different surface treatments you can choose. A surface treatment is a process applied to the surface of a material to make it stronger and better.
When it comes to cleaning your aging bricks there are a lot of different surface treatments you can choose. A surface treatment is a process applied to the surface of a material to make it stronger and better. This can be purely aesthetic or make it resistant to corrosion and water. Here are some different methods for treating your aging bricks. Which one should you choose? (more…)
Regularly inspecting your stone buildings for wear and tear is the first step in commercial stone restoration.
Regularly inspecting your stone buildings for wear and tear is the first step in commercial stone restoration. There are several common issues, such as crumbling mortar, cracking stones, weakening walls, and moisture damage that must be found and fixed to ensure the long-term beauty and integrity of stone buildings. The good news is that with constant vigilance and expert help, these repairs are easier to conduct. (more…)
Marble surfaces provide a unique look – elegant and sophisticated. The only real drawback to marble is its susceptibility to potential stains and grazing.
Marble surfaces provide a unique look – elegant and sophisticated. It is often seen as a status symbol in homes. Though a big investment, marble provides a timeless look to a home and has its advantages, being a long term durable substance that it will withstand the test of time as well as adding potential re-sale value to your home. The only real drawback to marble is its susceptibility to potential stains and grazing. So now that you’ve made the investment, you must uphold your purchase, or let it be made in vain. Marble is commonly used in business furnishings as well. (more…)
Here are some benefits to using custom masonry monuments as monument signs.
Does your business need some new custom masonry monuments? You may not know this, but monument signs for businesses can help to drive up attention and generate new customers. Constructed to be at eye-level, these monuments can be made of multiple types of materials, not just masonry. But for the sake of durability, choose masonry. Here are some benefits to using custom masonry monuments as monument signs. (more…)
Natural stone can be a seamless and beautiful addition to your home.
Natural stone can be a seamless and beautiful addition to your home. A couple weeks ago we talked about granite and this week we are going to talk about four myths surrounding natural stone, and why it makes a wonderful addition to your home. (more…)
Through selective masonry demolition, what’s old can become new again!
Masonry demolition can be a risky venture. Luckily, there are safe ways to achieve masonry demolition. In this installment of the blog, we’ll look at four particular methods in which buildings are often demolished. Although we have covered this topic on the blog before, a refresher course is always a good thing to have. Please read on to learn more! (more…)
With these masonry tips on hand, you will be more than up to the challenge.
If you are wondering how to best care for your masonry construction as the weather warms, you have come to the right place. It is a valid concern to have, as warm weather poses unique challenges to masonry. With these masonry tips on hand, you will be more than up to the challenge. Read on to learn how to help your masonry handle the heat. (more…)
Granite is one of the most popular picks for home renovations inside including but not limited to: countertops, floor tiles and stair treads but it has also been relied upon for outside projects to add a polished solid dimension to any space.
Granite is one of the most popular picks for home renovations inside including but not limited to: countertops, floor tiles and stair treads but it has also been relied upon for outside projects to add a polished solid dimension to any space. Such a commonplace element may not be understood by everyone though; this week we will be exploring the basics of granite. (more…)