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.
How a Brick Patch Can Restore the Beauty of Your Home
Without a doubt, brick walls are timeless. They’re durable and beautiful, so of course many homeowners want their exterior walls to showcase professionally laid brick work. Of course, brick can become damaged. A brick patch, however, is a quick and easy fix for most chips and cracks that can form on the bricks of your home. Chips and most cracks will not compromise the structural integrity of a home, but they can alter [...]
Why is Cast Stone Repair Important?
Cast stone repair is often overlooked as an important part of home maintenance. It is usually only those with fancy ornaments and trimmings on their house and in their garden that take this type of home maintenance seriously. Any home with cast stone structure needs to take advantage of cast stone repair to keep their architectural details and gardens looking fresh and new. After all, you should never compromise on the aesthetic appeal [...]
What You Need to Know About Brick Patch Repair
Sometimes, a damaged brick doesn’t need to be replaced outright. Brick patch repair is a solution offered by Masonry Dr for bricks affected with chipping, surface cracks, holes and loose grout. These issues are often more cosmetic than they are functional in their damage, but when left to grow worse over time the damage can extend to the structure itself. That’s why you need to reach out to a professional mason to repair [...]
Perks of a Texas Stucco Sided Home
When choosing building materials, the best choices are those that combine aesthetics with durability. Stucco is certainly a material that fulfills these criteria which explains why a stucco sided home is so popular not just in Texas, but in the southwest in general. Stucco looks good in Texas and southwestern states because it fits in with their general atmospheres and scenery. It might not look as good elsewhere. Additionally, stucco is pretty stylish. [...]
Repairing and Maintaining Your Brick Mailbox
Having a brick mailbox is a very common thing. Bricks are sturdy, look great, and can take damage without flinching. Nonetheless, constant weather changes and storms over years are stronger than anything else and your mailbox will one day need repairs. However, mailboxes are often taken for granted. We’re just too pre-occupied with our emails and social media to give regular mail any kind of appreciation. The truth is, without our mailboxes we [...]
Brick Repair Isn’t Always as Scary as You Think
As homeowners or tenants, we see damaged or cracked walls and bricks and panic. We automatically assume that the structure is compromised which could leave us worried for days. Luckily, that’s not often the case. It’s possible that the damage you’re seeing is quite serious, but usually it’s not. A simple brick repair work can restore it. There’s no reason to keep guessing or coming to assumptions about the severity of the damage [...]
Signs That Indicate You Need a Stucco Masonry Repair Service
No matter how resistant stucco is, a stucco house will need stucco masonry repair from time to time. If left unchecked, your house’ aesthetic value will certainly decrease. Even worse, if the stucco is left unchecked for too long, the structure will be damaged and your building will be at risk of collapsing. For this reason, you should always double-check your stucco once in a while to see if everything is in order. [...]
Stucco Repair and Hiring the Right Person
Stucco repair jobs aren’t always as straightforward as they seem. You might be tempted to do the job yourself after watching a few videos online, or hire a regular handyman without any experience in stucco repair. Instead of following your temptations, you should stop for a moment and contemplate hiring a professional to take care of the damage. Stucco repair contractors will be much better equipped in dealing with your problem than any [...]
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 [...]