At Del Prete Masonry, we’re proud to continue the historic tradition of masonry, a craft that extends thousands of years into our past, with a history as storied and fascinating as the chronicle of any nation. Today, we’re looking backwards… Read More
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January 16th, 2015Signs You Have a Bad Masonry Foundation
January 9th, 2015Your home’s masonry foundation is incredibly important to its long-term survival. Without a solid foundation, you’re home or business will swiftly crumble and sink into the ground. That’s why it’s important to be on the lookout against foundation damage. Foundation… Read More
How to Hire a Masonry Contractor in Maryland
December 22nd, 2014Whether you’re looking to have a masonry structure retouched, repaired, demolished, or constructed from scratch, deciding on the masonry contractor that’s best for the job can be a difficult choice to make. Del Prete Masonry is here with a few… Read More
Masonry Repair: Protecting Your Masonry Chimney
December 4th, 2014We often take our chimneys for granted. After all, there’s usually little reason to give them special attention. They do their job and we let them do it. However a masonry chimney is far from the passive, easily ignorable household… Read More
Methods of Masonry Demolition in Maryland: Pusher Arm
November 24th, 2014Whether you’re clearing way for a beautiful new masonry structure, or just looking to get rid of a structurally unsound eyesore, you need to consult a masonry demolitions expert on how you’re going to take down your masonry structure in… Read More
Methods of Masonry Demolition in Maryland: Demolition by Ball
November 10th, 2014If you have a structurally unsound or physically unappealing masonry structure, or have purchased land with a building that doesn’t meet your needs, chances are that you need masonry demolition. Continuing our series on the various types of masonry demolition,… Read More
Methods of Masonry Demolition in Maryland: Demolition by Hand
October 31st, 2014At Del Prete Masonry, there’s nothing we appreciate more than a fine stone structure, but sometimes for the new to be built, the old must come down. When it comes to masonry demolition there’s more than one way to get… Read More
Benefits of Using Insulated Concrete Masonry Units in Maryland
October 24th, 2014If you’re a Maryland business owner considering having masonry construction or replacement done, and are concerned about keeping energy bills low, you may want to investigate the option of using insulated concrete masonry units in your construction. Del Prete Masonry… Read More
What is Tuckpointing and How do I do it?
October 15th, 2014Also commonly referred to as repointing or pointing, tuckpointing is the process of removing and replacing deteriorated mortar joints. It’s an important process that every owner of a masonry structure should be aware of, as it’s routinely used to reinforce… Read More
Accident Highlights the Importance of Masonry Repair in Maryland
October 8th, 2014On October 6th at 1:00pm in a town situated in East Yorkshire, England a 61 year old man was unfortunately crushed to death when winds from a passing storm blew masonry off an amusement arcade which then fell upon him…. Read More