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Choosing the Right Brick for Your Building

January 20th, 2017

Whether you have a historic building you are restoring or are starting from scratch, choosing the right brick for your building is crucial. Here are several different ways to help you choose the right brick that will last you (and… Read More

What Is Masonry Repair?

January 13th, 2017

Masonry is the units of material that makeup a concrete building. It can refer to a number of materials such as marble, stone, concrete, granite, limestone, and more. As even the strongest and most durable of materials does not last… Read More

Cold Weather Masonry Tips

January 6th, 2017

Chances are, you haven’t been able to go outside without a coat or scarf on for at least a couple weeks now, you had to finally locate your ice scraper in the backseat, and you have been turning on the… Read More

Is It Safe to Use a Deicing Product On My Sidewalk?

December 22nd, 2016

In the winter many turn to the deicing product of their choice to keep their properties ice free. Ice can make concrete sidewalks slippery and potentially dangerous and possibly even damage certain materials over time. While shovels are often the… Read More

Brick or Concrete Pavers?

December 12th, 2016

Are you preparing to spruce up your landscaping and utilize beautiful new pavers throughout your property? Making the choice between brick and concrete pavers can be tricky, so here are some helpful tips to aid you in choosing which to… Read More

Dealing with Brick Efflorescence

December 6th, 2016

Have you ever seen brickwork with powdery scum on it that’s white, brown, green or yellow? That’s what masons call efflorescence. Efflorescence has been a masonry problem for thousands of years, and occurs when deposits of water-soluble salts are left… Read More

Tips for Winterizing Your Brick Pavers

December 1st, 2016

Many people ask what they need to do to “winterize” their brick pavers. Good news: Interlocking brick pavers are designed and installed to be able to withstand even the harshest winter climate and frost cycles. That said, here are a… Read More

Placing Concrete Joints

November 17th, 2016

Concrete joints are an important part of any concrete masonry project, as they help compensate when concrete expands or shrinks due to changes in temperature. Without them, cracks can form in the surface of the concrete. Concrete joints help prevent… Read More

5 Reasons to Choose Brick

November 11th, 2016

1. Genuine clay brick is a durable, natural material. Brick is made from clay and shale, two of the most abundant, natural materials on earth. These materials are fired through a kiln at up to 2000 degrees, fusing together into… Read More

Fun Facts about Brick

November 4th, 2016

It is one of the most eco-friendly materials available for construction. Most bricks are made from clay that has been heated to a thousand degrees centigrade. This timeless construction material remains an essential component of the masonry process. Here are… Read More