Some Articles on Masonry Contracting in Dallas, Texas
Thanks to where we are located in Dallas and the DFW area, we can easily serve Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Rockwall counties. Masonry Dr. has a diverse team of skilled employees who approach every job with integrity and professionalism. We regularly endeavor to provide a superior level of communication and skill for all of our customers both residential and commercial. We build, maintain or repair outdoor kitchens, BBQ areas, fireplaces, fire pits, maintenance, and other projects! Our masonry contractors are experts in brick repair, construction, and restoration. Below are some articles answering some concerns about various masonry assignments.
Is it Time for Masonry Repair?
Masonry repair is often neglected for so many reasons. Perhaps the main one is that as long as a building looks fine and stable, we overlook the need to repair it. Waiting until damage is noticeable and severe enough to take action is a huge mistake. Not only will serious damage take more time to fix, it’ll also cost much more. In order to catch early signs of trouble, you’ll need to carefully [...]
Common Problems in Masonry Repair
We all want to get back to our cozy home after a stressful day at work. However, for some people, home isn’t quite a cozy place, as there are glaring cracks on the wall that beg masonry repair. A badly damaged house will be the quickest way to ruin your mood, so even if you hate it, you will have to apply masonry repair from time to time. Unfortunately, to the untrained eyes, [...]
Why Cast Stone is a Great Construction Material
Most houses in Texas are constructed using brick and stucco, so they tend to share the same look. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need something else, something eye-catching, to be used as your main construction material. If you are looking for something unique, cast stone might just be the right material for you. Cast stone has been around for centuries, and it is highly prized by experienced masons [...]
The Value of Installing a Masonry Fence
Having a friendly relationship with our neighbors is great and makes our lives much more pleasant. That doesn’t contradict us needing our own privacy and alone time though, or else we would all live in conjoined homes without anything to separate us. If you have a big outdoor space with a pool or BBQ area then installing a masonry fence to maintain your privacy would make all of your outdoors experiences much better [...]
Cast Stone Repair 101: Common Cast Stone Problems
Cast stone mimics the appearance, functionality and texture of naturally derived and cut stone through a pre-casting, staining and painting process. To maintain its beauty and function, cast stone repair will occasionally be needed over the lifetime of the cast stone. If you are considering the implementation of cast stone in or around your home (cast stone is most commonly used on the exterior), it’s worth knowing the basics of this material and [...]
Advantages of Retaining Wall Installation
The main reason retaining walls are used is to contain the soil behind it either by holding it back or retaining it. Obviously retaining walls are also considered beautiful pieces of architecture and add value to your home, but people don’t primarily do retaining wall installation only for aesthetics, but also for functionality. Retaining walls don’t come in fixed forms, lots of materials can be used to construct and repair them. These include [...]
Brick Veneers Installation by Brick Wall Masons
One popular form of brick wall masonry is that of brick veneers. The reason people are looking at brick veneers as a viable option for their homes is that they look very pleasing aesthetically and they’re also resistant to fire. Those worried about the threat of fires should definitely look more into brick veneers. The installation will need to be done by brick wall masons. They well assess your home and come up [...]
Interesting Facts about Cast Stone Repair
Cast stones have been a versatile architectural feature ever since the 12th century. This is a great material for creating decorative features such as ornaments and trimmings. Cast stones are often used to add aesthetic features to outdoor areas. Outdoor structures wear faster than those indoors, which is one reason why cast stone repair is vital to the care and maintenance of cast stone structures. Luckily, there are many ways that cast stones [...]
How Can You Reduce Your Need for Brick Repair?
Brick walls are beautiful, durable and sturdy, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t need maintenance. Like anything else, brick walls are subjected to any number of damaging instances and elements. Brick repair isn’t the most common issue, but it still does come up – especially if you don’t provide proper maintenance for the brick surfaces of your home. Failing to perform regular maintenance can lead to damage and expensive repairs. In this [...]