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Tuck-pointing is the repair and replacement of mortar between broken brick or stone walls. Cracks, voids, crumbling mortar, or even areas of mortar from settling or foundation problems are common in masonry work from general exposure to the elements after 25-30 years. Intense freeze and thaw cycles or shoddy installations can sometimes cause these problems…

Nothing is more popular these days in home design than the warm, peaceful feeling of more natural looking materials, and tumbled stone fits the bill. Tumbled marble is stone which has been “tumbled” to create an antique, worn, and natural look. And while varieties of marble are the most popular material, other stone is often…

Brick and stone masonry fireplaces are desirable because these traditional building materials lend a look and feel of permanence and stability to any setting they are installed in. To drive this feeling of durability and authenticity home, many old stone masonry and brick fireplaces are still standing today, and function just as well as they…

Brick is one of the most common choices for basic masonry materials. It’s made of fired clay and it comes in hundreds of different colors. It can be one of the higher-priced exterior finishes, but many homeowners like it because it’s water repellant, easy to maintain, and less expensive in the long run. Brick masonry…

Take a long drive through the countryside on a fall day. Beneath the colorful, swirling leaves, you will see solid stone buildings and farm walls that date back to more than one hundred years ago. Most of these were built by hand, using a simple, but sturdy, method of construction called dry stack. Dry stack…

Exposed brick is an interior design element that has captured the likes of urbanites for years. But now it’s finding its way from the inner city lights and into the suburbs and rural areas across the country. Brick was commonly used in the mid-20th century because brick’s low cost per square foot installed and now…