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New Commercial Masonry Construction in Baltimore

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

If you’re building a new commercial structure in Baltimore, consider a professionally-built stone masonry structure. There are lots of benefits to a stone structure that make it well worth the investment.

Durability

Stone is one of the most durable building materials available. Your stone structure will last for generations and is highly resistant to the effects of the elements. Stone is also great because it requires little in the way of maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about the next time you’ll need to overhaul your building’s exterior.

Aesthetic

Stone structures are very pleasing to the eye and can affect a variety of aesthetics. From ornate masonry work to sheer stone walls, stone has an aesthetic prestige that can’t be match by other building materials.

Customization

Stone can be molded into endless shapes and sizes. Stone walls, awnings, doorways, arches, and balconies are just a few of the design features stone offers. In addition, you can choose from a number of different kinds of stone and even combine them in the same construction. From marble to granite to brick and concrete, and all of the color and style options these provide, stone is the ideal structure material for those who want to take their building beyond the ordinary.

About Delprete Masonry

Delprete Masonry is a commercial masonry construction and restoration company that services Baltimore and the surrounding area. For more than 25 years, we’ve been performing quality masonry work for a wide variety of clients with different masonry needs. We’ve built a solid reputation for ourselves in the Baltimore area as a leading commercial masonry service. For more information, please contact our office today at 410-683-0650 or email us atmike@delpretemasonry.com. We serve Baltimore City, County, Harford County, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County. Keep up with our blog for masonry related information, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Posted in Commercial Masonry Baltimore

Masonry Restoration and Repair in Baltimore

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

Is your building showing its age? Is the facade faded and cracked? Or is the sign out front worn down and drab? Your stone may be in need of a facelift. Stone lasts a long time, but the elements can take their toll. Sometimes the effects may be merely cosmetic, while other cases may involve more extensive structural repairs. In either case, contact Delprete Masonry for commercial masonry restoration and repair in Baltimore.

Commercial Masonry Restoration in Baltimore

Cosmetic damage to masonry structures isn’t uncommon. The passage of time has a tendency to wear down outdoor stone structures, muting colors, designs, and engravings. Fortunately, these are easily touched up with the hand of a professional mason. Masonry restoration will transform your aging commercial structure into one with a new face and new identity, one that people are sure to notice.

Commercial Masonry Repair in Baltimore

Sometimes the damage to a structure is more than just surface deep. Structural damage can compromise the integrity of a building or structure if left unattended. The sooner you address structural concerns with commercial masonry repair, the sooner you can rest easy knowing that your structure is safe. For all of your commercial masonry needs in Baltimore, trust Delprete.

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Posted in Commercial Masonry Baltimore

Stone Commercial Signs in Maryland

Friday, May 9th, 2014

Do you need a sign for your commercial business, office, or shopping center in Maryland? Why not get something that’s built to last? A stone sign installed by a professional stone mason will be the only sign your commercial enterprise will ever need. Here are a few great reasons to get a stone sign for your business in Maryland.

Durability

Stone requires little in the way of maintenance, and will last for generations. You want to build your business to last, so utilize this approach in every facet, right down to the sign out front.

Aesthetic

Stone projects a very high-end high-quality aesthetic that other materials like vinyl and other polymer signs just can’t match. People notice the improvements you make on your building, and a stone sign out front says you’re willing to go the extra mile and invest in a quality masonry feature.

Design

We can work with you to design your business’ stone sign and customize it to your liking. From stone to trim to engraving and more, we’ll help you find the sign and design that’s right for your business.

Quality

Stone is simply one of the highest quality materials you can get for an outdoor sign. It will weather the elements for many years to come.

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Stone Monuments in Baltimore by Delprete Masonry

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Stone monuments are a tradition that goes back many thousands of years. Around 2600 B.C. the Egyptians began construction of the immense stone pyramids at Giza to honor their pharaohs. Around the same time, in England, an unknown group that left no trace of themselves built the mysterious and powerful Stonehenge. Scholars are still debating the building techniques they used in an impressive feat of masonry that somehow raised and balanced massive boulders on top of each other.

Today, stone monuments are still an important part of honoring and remembering events and groups of people so that we may always be reminded of them and carry them with us. They are the physical manifestations of things that are often intangible. The collective efforts of a sports team in a championship year. The commemoration of a landmark event. The recognition of service. Stone monuments allow these events and movements to live on, and remind our descendents of important parts of their history. Stone is the ideal medium for this admirable pursuit.

Here in Baltimore, Delprete Masonry has designed and constructed several prominent stone monuments on public display. At M&T Bank Stadium, we built the Baltimore Ravens Wall of Honor, dedicated to PSL Owners. Its brick, precast stone, and granite composition and white on black engravings make for a fitting Wall of Honor. In Towson, outside the courthouse, we constructed the Baltimore County Police Monument, which honors those who gave their lives in the service. The 4 inch thick granite walls and seat beat provide a worthy space for reflection and recognition.

If you’re interested in constructing a stone monument in Baltimore County, please contact us for a consultation today. For all of your Baltimore County masonry needs, you can count on Delprete.

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Posted in Commercial Masonry Baltimore

Delprete Masonry: Commercial Masonry Construction and Restoration

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

Delprete Masonry is a commercial masonry construction and restoration company that services Baltimore and the surrounding area. For more than 25 years, we’ve been performing quality masonry work for a wide variety of clients with different masonry needs. There’s actually a good chance you may have seen one of our jobs. We’ve done large-scale projects across Baltimore, from Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, to Johns Hopkins University and Legg Mason. We’ve built a solid reputation for ourselves in the Baltimore area as a leading commercial masonry service.

Construction

New masonry construction is a blank slate, a template for a unique and creative design that we can initiate and complete together. Whether, it’s a new wall, entrance, monument, elevator shaft, or even a complete addition, we can design and build a commercial masonry structure that fits your needs and has the incredible longevity and durability of stone.

Restorations

We also specialize in restoring and renovating old masonry that is in need of repairs. Using our many years of experience and expertise, we carefully reconstruct structures to their original splendor to make them stronger and more distinct, all without compromising the integrity of the original design.

Areas of Expertise

Our main areas of expertise are brick and block. We are also highly skilled in:

Precast stone
Structural and natural stone
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Cut stone
Concrete footers
Flatwork
Poured walls

For more information, please contact our office today at 410-683-0650 or email us at mike@delpretemasonry.com. We serve Baltimore City, County, Harford County, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County. Keep up with our blog for masonry related information, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Posted in Commercial Masonry Baltimore

Welcome to our Updated Website!

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Welcome to the newly upgraded DelPreteMasonry.com! Our website will now be a source of up-to-date information about masonry and masonry repair. What’s more, our site is now 100% responsive and mobile friendly!

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