Concrete curbing is a great way to make your home even more attractive to anyone passing by.
Landscape curbing is a great way to give some structure to your yard and tie everything together. If you are curious about how concrete curbing can help your landscaping and hardscaping, here is what you need to know. (more…)
The brick walls outside of your home or business set your building apart with timeless appeal.
The brick walls outside of your home or business set your building apart with timeless appeal. There are many different surface treatments available that can help to further customize your brick. Here are some of our favorite surface treatments for brick. (more…)
Known for its durability and versatility, granite has almost become a go-to material for kitchen remodels and new homes.
Known for its durability and versatility, granite has almost become a go-to material for kitchen remodels and new homes. With many uses, including in engineering, buildings, sculptures, memorials, and even the sport of curling, granite is probably best known as a popular option for countertops, usually in the kitchen and sometimes in the bathroom. If you’re working on a home remodel or are designing your dream home and have considered using granite in your new space, it’s probably because of those aforementioned benefits. Have you ever thought about how granite is formed in the earth? Here is a rundown of everything you need to know about granite. (more…)
The signs and other advertising techniques that you use to attract customers and clients to your business are extensions of your overall brand.
If you’ve ever been driving down the road, looking for a specific business, then you know how important visible signage was in helping you find your destination. Well, that’s why custom masonry monuments and monument signs are so important for businesses; they lead people directly to your company. If your business needs to upgrade what you already have or are looking for a way to enhance visibility, here are some ways that custom masonry monuments are worth the investment. (more…)
Concrete joints are a helpful solution as they improve the look, performance, and structure of the concrete project.
As concrete is often lauded for its durability and strength, some people may not realize that like wood, concrete also shrinks and expands in changing weather. This causes cracks and other defects to the concrete, and could even compromise the integrity of the structure. Concrete joints are a helpful solution as they improve the look, performance, and structure of the concrete project. Here’s the rundown of what concrete joints are and how they will help stabilize your project and create a more durable, long-lasting finished product. (more…)
Masonry walls are known for providing a great deal of strength and lasting long periods of time without being compromised.
Masonry walls are typically the strongest and sturdiest part of any building. Masonry walls are known for providing a great deal of strength and lasting long periods of time without being compromised. Masonry walls also do a great job at helping to regulate the flow of your indoor temperature outside and vice versa. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)