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Masonry and Fine Home Building: Masons are critical core contractors when you want to build a home that lasts, that glows, that endures. Quality masonry is fundamental for a home, from it's concrete block foundation to the finishing work its fireplaces, chimneys and exterior cladding. The following is an overview of the different projects under the masonry umbrella.

Brick has long been a meat-and-potatoes building material for constructing strong buildings. Brick is a durable building material that looks good and lasts. Many brick homes have endured the test of time with almost ageless aesthetics.

Brick offers a lot of options. Do your research. Find out how you want your brick home to look. There are different brick designs, patterns, styles and, of course, colors to choose from. Give consideration to how the mortar joint finish will affect the final look.

There are beaded, concave, extruded, flush, grapevine, raked, struck, v-shaped and weathered joint techniques to decide from.

The acronym MSNOK highlights the basic mortar types. Type M, Type S, Type N, Type O and Type K mortars each vary in their composition. They thus offer distinct degrees of flexibility, bond strength and compressive strength that make any given one them ideal for a specific job. Some outdoor, some in. Some load-bearing, some not. A skilled and experienced brick-layer knows the best mortar strength for your brick and masonry project. Our masonry contractors have that expertise.

Stone has long appealed homeowners and builders alike because its unique look adds richness, permanence and beauty to a home.For some natural stone is the only way to go.