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.
Benefits of Hiring a Bricklayer
Hiring a bricklayer is vital to many undertakings like building a house, renovating, and even building the perfect patio for Sunday evening barbecues. People often try to skip this step in an effort to cut costs. While not hiring a bricklayer can make the project less expensive on the front end, hiring an experienced professional bricklayer can ensure your projects success and can help you save on repair costs in the long run. [...]
What a Brick Wall Mason Has to Say about Brick Damage
Brick walls are very rigid which is necessary to make them durable and sturdy. This rigidity comes at a price though as shifts in the foundation, or even the Earth’s crust, can damage it over time according to a brick wall mason. Think of it this way, what’s more likely to break quickly if you insist on bending it, a pencil or a rubber band? The pencil will break because it’s too rigid [...]
Signs that say you need masonry repair for your house
Tuckpointing is an important procedure in masonry repair. Every once in a while, the mortar layer between your bricks might be damaged, most likely due to the seeping water and high moisture, and it crumbles down, endangering the entire structure. Tuckpointing is the process of taking out this mortar layer and replace it with a new one to improve the mortar’s longevity. Tuckpointing is a very common procedure in Texas, and because it [...]
Are You Neglecting the Need for Brick Wall Repair?
We like to think our homes and houses are indestructible because they provide us with a sense of safety, but unfortunately, they aren’t. Yes, they shield and protect us from harsh weather and others, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely immune to these things themselves. You need to know when it’s time for brick wall repair in order to keep your home as sturdy and solid as ever. Is a Brick Wall Repair [...]
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 [...]
Most Common Types of Chimney and Masonry Repair
Chimneys are often thought to be easy to repair, but the reality is that it isn’t, not at all. There are many elements that must be taken into account before you can initiate a chimney repair project, and because these elements require certain knowledge and skills to handle, you should definitely hire masonry repair experts to handle this project for you. Brick houses are not a common sight in modern Texas, but almost [...]
Materials Used by a Brick Wall Repair Mason
Surgeons have their scalpels, chemists have their flasks, and just like with any other profession, a brick wall repair mason also has his or her own materials and tools. Not all materials can be used for all jobs. Each repair job has its own characteristics that make certain materials or tools more suited for it than others. That’s the difference between one brick wall repair mason and the other. Knowing which tools to [...]
Masonry Repair Problems You Will Often Face
Generally speaking, brick buildings and stone buildings are extremely durable, and they can last for ages before the internal structure needs to be replaced. However, that is not to say problems do not arise. Masonry problems are abundant, and once there are serious issues with your walls or chimney, you will have to call a masonry repair service to let them deal with them. Some problems in masonry repair are actually more prevalent [...]
Common Issues that Require Immediate Masonry Repair Work
Even the toughest and most impressive stone, or brick, buildings will show signs of wear and tear as time goes by. Sometimes, a crack will show up here and there, or there’s a small spalling spot on your wall. Usually, these tiny defects will not affect the structure of the building a lot, apart from being aesthetically displeasing. However, there are some serious issues that will require you to call a masonry repair [...]