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How to Get Stains Out of Marble

Friday, June 16th, 2017

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…)

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Custom Masonry Monuments and Monument Signs for Businesses

Thursday, June 8th, 2017

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…)

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Myth Busting – Natural Stone Style

Thursday, June 1st, 2017

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…)

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Safe Ways to Achieve Masonry Demolition

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

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…)

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Hot Weather Masonry Tips

Friday, May 19th, 2017

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…)

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The Basics of Granite

Friday, May 12th, 2017

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…)

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How to Deal with Lintel Deterioration

Friday, May 5th, 2017

Lintels do not last forever, so it is important to be aware of lintel deterioration.

What exactly is a lintel? Most people do not have the slightest clue. A lintel is a structural beam above windows and doors that takes up the space between two vertical supports. They can be made from materials such as wood, concrete, stone and steel. Lintels do not last forever, so it is important to be aware of lintel deterioration. It can become extremely dangerous because debris can fall and a building’s structural integrity will be compromised. (more…)

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Types of Decorative Concrete Floors

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Decorative concrete floors provide a unique and beautiful look to any space while being affordable and durable.

Decorative concrete floors provide a unique and beautiful look to any space while being affordable and durable. In this post four types of decorative concrete floors will be explored. These ensure that anyone can have the look they desire for their space in the form of a cost-effective and strong floor. (more…)

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Picking Brick Patterns

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

There are so many options for you when it comes to brick patterns and types of bricks you can choose.

The pathway leading up to your house or through your garden can make a significant difference in how your yard appears. Do you want something whimsical for your pathway? Do you want something straightforward without a lot of nooks and crannies? There are so many options for you when it comes to brick patterns and types of bricks you can choose. While most patterns can be DIY, most of the time it’s best to leave it to the experts. Check out the information below to figure out what sort of results you want to get. (more…)

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The Benefits of Commercial Concrete Curbing

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Commercial concrete curbing can help you fix cracked concrete.

It is no secret that there are certain expectations when it comes to how commercial properties look and function. They are expected to maintain upkeep, and foster a certain level of aesthetic appeal for customers, clients, employees, and guests. If a commercial property does not look up to snuff, it can reflect poorly on the business as a whole. It can also create safety gaps, which can pose all sorts of problems. These can be potentially both hazardous and costly and damaging to the reputation of a business. It is especially important to upkeep concrete pavement. One way to do this is by utilizing commercial concrete curbing services. (more…)

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