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Why You Should Choose Brick Exteriors Instead of Siding for Your Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29EbqtZto0E&list=PLBE3141DA88201AC1&index=1 Resource: Brick Industry Association – www.gobrick.com
Natural stone is held in high regard as a premier building material because it reflects unique character, stability, and grandeur. Variations in natural stone’s broad range of color, pattern, and texture are visually interesting and impossible to replicate. And, because it comes from the earth, from eco-friendly compositions, it is a natural choice. Variety The […]
Introduction: A Natural Beauty Regardless of the size or complexity of a building project, it all begins in the same place — on a plot of earth. Just like the background music in a film, the grounds surrounding a building should complement the structure without overpowering it. Outdoor spaces reflect the personality of those […]
Of all possible construction systems, masonry offers the utmost protection against fire. Masonry materials—brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout and tile—don’t burn, and therefore don’t contribute fuel to a fire. Masonry maintains its structural integrity at high temperatures, and heat transfers slowly through its mass. Depending on its configuration, a masonry wall can remain intact […]
An owner is willing to spend many dollars per square foot for interior carpeting and floor furnishings which may only serve the client 10 years. But when it comes to the decision of what exterior facade the owner will be living with for the life of the structure, the same care used in the selection […]
1. Thin bricks cost more than standard bricks. Use thin brick only when the weight of the wall is an issue (dormers, interior fireplaces, chimneys). 2. Seventy percent of masonry cost goes to labor. Thirty percent goes to material. If you are trying to save money, devise a straight-forward installation rather than giving up material […]
Masonry’s adaptability to design forms, richness in texture, its modern adaptation for structural requirements, minimum maintenance, and cost competitiveness with other materials make it the preferred material for today’s buildings. The innovative features of masonry will help meet and exceed your needs of function and aesthetics. Specifically, here are some of the features that using […]