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Featured Project: Lake Roland Park Stormwater Basin

Friday, May 20th, 2016

The original stormwater basin (left) and the basin with new natural stones (right).

Our team recently finished work on an interesting project that we thought our readers would enjoy! We set to work reconstructing an old stormwater basin in Lake Roland Park. This stone stormwater basin has been a feature of the park since 1840. It was crucial for us to restore the stormwater basin so that it had renewed structural integrity while still preserving the original design of the basin. The result is a new and functional basin that still captures the history of the park. (more…)

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The Benefits of Stone Walkways

Friday, April 1st, 2016

A natural stone walkway is an elegant and functional addition to your landscaping.

You may have a specific reason why you like stone walkways, but there are actually four huge benefits to having these magnificent walkways installed.

With summer approaching, now is a great time to have a professional masonry contractor work on your landscape before they get too booked. Let’s dive right in and take a look at these four amazing benefits of stone walkways. (more…)

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The Benefits of Building a Retaining Wall

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Retaining walls combat erosion, discourage people from walking where you don’t want them to, and add an extra element to your landscaping.

Does part of your property slope towards your home? You may want to build a retaining wall. This is a wall that diverts runoff away from the home to prevent flooding. Plus, it can add a lot of flair to your landscaping! You can keep your lawn looking healthy and even landscape around your retaining wall to make it a focal point. There are several ways that you can benefit from adding a retaining wall to your property. (more…)

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How to Create Stunning Hardscaping, Part 2

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

This hardscaping design utilizes different colors and greenery to create a dynamic, eye-catching design.

In continuation of our last blog, here are even more tips on how to create the perfect hardscaping design! As we previously stated, planning is one of the most crucial aspects of creating a stunning hardscaping design. Here are even more planning tips to make sure that you end up with the best commercial hardscaping possible! (more…)

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How to Create Stunning Hardscaping, Part 1

Friday, January 15th, 2016

Aren’t you glad you planned ahead for this beautiful stone walkway?

Adding some professional hardscaping to your commercial property can greatly increase your property’s appeal and value. Research really pays off when it comes to planning a hardscaping design. You want to keep in mind the unmovable elements of your property, as well as other aspects that should factor into your design. Jumping into a hardscaping project with little planning can result in a design that is defunct after only a few years. Here’s what to keep in mind when you’re planning out your hardscaping design. (more…)

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How to Properly Clean Your Stone Building

Monday, August 24th, 2015

A balancing act is required when cleaning a stone building. You want to improve the aesthetics of your property, but you also need to make sure that the cleaning agents will not damage the structure and integrity of the stone.

Cleaning a stone building is not a simple project, and there are many important nuances to consider before embarking on a big project.

Stone Buildings and Abrasive Cleaning

Abrasive cleaning normally offers a quick turnaround through sandblasting and other methods to remove dirt and old paint. Unfortunately, abrasive cleaning can erode the structure and foundation of the building material. For something as historic as stone buildings, abrasive cleaning can generally cause more harm to the aesthetics and structure than good. Ornamental stone is at great risk of becoming damaged when excessive abrasive cleaning tactics are implemented. (more…)

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Benefits of Using Stone to Construct Buildings

Friday, August 21st, 2015

Stone can be a beautiful way to construct or just accent your buildings and other structures. But what makes it advantageous over other building materials like brick, for example? The following are five reasons to consider using stone as the material for your next building:

Stone can be a beautiful way to construct or just accent your buildings and other structures. But what makes it advantageous over other building materials like brick, for example?

Advantages of Building with Stone

Environmentally friendly

Since stone is a natural material, it does not contain any toxic substances that may be harmful to humans. It can even be used in food areas! Stone does not require any chemicals or safety coatings to be made safe to use. (more…)

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Choosing the Right Masonry Contractor

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

When remodeling or constructing a new building, quality stonework can add a unique, ageless aesthetic. Regardless of whether you know exactly what you want and how you want it or if you only have the vaguest idea, picking the right masonry contractor is the biggest factor in your satisfaction with the result. There are several strategies that you can employ to make sure you find the right masonry contractor for your work at the best price.

Make sure that you can find qualiy masonry at a good price.

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Stucco Repairs and You

Sunday, May 31st, 2015

We’ve got the rundown on stucco.

Today we’ll be talking about stucco and when you should call in professionals to repair it. We’ll be starting with a little bit of information of where you can use stucco and what can go wrong with it. Are you ready to learn more about stucco and how to monitor it? Let’s go for it! (more…)

Posted in Masonry Restoration, Stone Masonry

Rid Your Outdoor Bricks of Moss

Sunday, April 12th, 2015

Do you have moss on your masonry?

Something about the humidity of spring brings with it the threat of moss planting itself on your beautiful bricks. Moisture brings moss, so if your bricks are in a place where there is a lot of shade and moisture, then you should check on them. Moss likes to grow in a variety of places as long as they are stationary, but don’t worry. You can get rid of this nuisance of moss so that your bricks can go back to looking clean and fresh. Let’s check it out. (more…)

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