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Remodeling Your Home with Bricks

Thursday, June 9th, 2022
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This article discusses remodeling your home with bricks.

The process can be challenging while remodeling your home with bricks. Fortunately, there are different ways around each challenge. Just like other materials, bricks are ideal for types of remodeling, whether it’s residential or commercial property remodeling. Let’s look into remodeling your home with bricks. (more…)

What to Research When Looking for the Right Masonry Contractor

Friday, June 3rd, 2022
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Do you know what to research when seeking the right masonry contractor?

When it comes to masonry projects, the expertise of the right masonry contractor is crucial. DIY projects can be fun and allow you to interact with what you’re constructing. However, you must hire a professional mason. Read on to learn what to research when seeking the right masonry contractor. (more…)

Why You Shouldn’t Neglect the Brick on Your Commercial Building

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
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Although brick is durable, you shouldn’t neglect the brick on your commercial building.

We know brick is a durable construction material; however, you shouldn’t neglect the brick on your commercial building. Regular upkeep and yearly inspections should occur to lengthen the lifespan of brick blocks. This week’s blog will discuss why you shouldn’t neglect the brick on your commercial building. (more…)

Main Reasons Why Your Natural Stone Floor Is Cloudy

Thursday, May 19th, 2022
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We provide the main reasons why your natural stone flood is cloudy.

Everything else looks great in your home, but you may be wondering why your natural stone floor is cloudy? Natural stone floors have become an endless growing trend in commercial properties worldwide. But they also have their own set of flaws. Listed below are some of the leading causes of why your natural stone floor is cloudy.  (more…)

Are You in Need of a Towson Maryland Stone Floor Restoration for Special Occasions?

Friday, May 13th, 2022
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At Del Prete Masonry, we provide natural stone restoration services to commercial businesses.

Do you need stone floor restoration services for an event happening in your Maryland commercial building? At Del Prete Masonry, we can enhance the natural beauty of your granite, marble, limestone, and other stone surfaces. You may need more than a cleaning if your stone floor has been neglected.  (more…)

3 Creative Ways to Add Burnt Clay Bricks to Your Home

Friday, May 6th, 2022
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Adding clay burnt bricks to your home can have long lasting benefits.

Incorporating burnt clay bricks into your home has durable benefits. There are several reasons why bricks are continuously used for construction purposes. One of them is that it increases your home’s curb appeal. Here are four great ways to add burnt clay bricks to your property. (more…)

The Importance of Moisture Control in Masonry Structures

Friday, April 29th, 2022
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Harsh weather can damage the walls in masonry structures if moisture control isn’t adequately performed.

Masonry structures require attention and long-term care to keep their structural integrity and pleasing appearance. Harsh weather can damage the stone and brick walls if moisture control isn’t adequately performed. Moisture control in masonry buildings is an essential concern for pre-war buildings and older structures that have handled years of Maryland winters. (more…)

Does Your Concrete Driveway Need to be Repaired?

Friday, April 22nd, 2022
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A concrete driveway is a part of the house we desire never to replace.

You love your house, but your worn-out concrete driveway will ruin its curb appeal. A driveway is a part of the house we desire never to replace. Unfortunately, your driveway cannot survive the environmental elements forever. Here is a list of signs to analyze if your driveway needs to be repaired or not.   (more…)

The Advantages of Having Marble Flooring in Your Anne Arundel Business

Friday, April 15th, 2022
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Marble flooring has been around for centuries in residential houses and now in most businesses.

Out of the various flooring materials, marble flooring is one of the most popular ones. It has been around for centuries in residential houses and now in most businesses. Before installing or renovating a marble flooring, a business owner must know the advantages of having a marble flooring.  (more…)

Historic Examples of Masonry

Friday, April 8th, 2022
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Although masonry is one of the oldest occupations in history, masonry techniques have changed over the centuries.

Did you know that stones have been utilized in construction for over 6,000 years? Although masonry is one of the oldest occupations in history, masonry techniques have changed over the centuries. Viewing the ancient civilization structures can provide an insight into modern building materials. Let’s take a look at the significant examples of historic masonry. (more…)