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Posts Tagged ‘ masonry ’

Demolition Tips You Need to Know

Friday, November 17th, 2017
Demolition Tips You Need to Know

Demolition is the first step when it comes to remodeling both residential and commercial spaces.

Demolition is the first step when it comes to remodeling both residential and commercial spaces. After you and your designer have come up with the perfect design for the space, next comes the process or tearing down what’s there to build the space up again. It can be a dangerous process but with the right tools and a functional process, you can get the work done in a timely and safe manner. (more…)

Surface Treatments for Brick

Friday, October 27th, 2017
Surface Treatments for Brick

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…)

Everything You Need To Know About Granite

Friday, October 20th, 2017
Everything You Need To Know About Granite

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…)

How Custom Masonry Monuments Improve Your Business

Friday, October 13th, 2017
How Custom Masonry Monuments Improve Your Business

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…)

The Different Types of Masonry Walls

Friday, September 29th, 2017
The Different Types of Masonry Walls

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…)

How to Maintain Your Concrete

Friday, September 8th, 2017
How to Maintain Your Concrete

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…)

Benefits of Using Concrete Materials in Your Kitchen and Bathroom

Friday, July 7th, 2017
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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…)

Custom Masonry Monuments and Monument Signs for Businesses

Thursday, June 8th, 2017
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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…)

Inspection and Maintenance for Brick Masonry Walls

Friday, February 17th, 2017
brick masonry walls

Keeping brick masonry walls in good shape is critical.

Whether you have a beautiful brick home or a historic building with original masonry, keeping your brick masonry walls in good shape is critical. What does inspection and maintenance for brick masonry walls involve and why is it so important? (more…)

How to Manage Lintel Deterioration

Monday, January 30th, 2017
Lintel deteroriation

All about masonry and preventing lintel deterioration

When it comes to maintaining masonry there is a lot to keep in mind. Years of unpredictable and possibly harsh weather and other sorts of wear and tear can do a number on everything from brick and mortar to pavement and lintels. In fact, lintel deterioration is not uncommon. To learn about how to tackle lintel deterioration the right way, read on. (more…)