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 to Hire the Right Professional to Help You with Masonry Repair
Stone buildings, brick buildings, and concrete buildings are very durable structures, but they will show signs of defect every now and then. This is when you will need a masonry repair service to deal with these issues. The problem now is to find the correct masonry repair expert to provide you with their assistance. While there are plenty of masonry repair service providers, not all of them are qualified and experienced experts. To [...]
Why CMU Walls are Great Construction Materials
Concrete is a relatively new construction material, but it has already gained much attention in our modern world. CMU walls, or concrete masonry unit walls, are now becoming hotter than ever, and there’s rightly no reason for this material to lose its charm. Typically made of mostly cement shipped from Portland, this material is also mixed with a certain level of quartz, or stone, and water. It also a very versatile construction material, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Common Stone Masonry Work
Stone masonry is not the most well-known genre of construction work, but stonemasons are actually vital to a wide range of construction projects. When people start their project planning, they often think of hiring a contractor and maybe an architect, but that is often it. If you are planning a renovation project, do not overlook the opportunity for a beautiful stone feature to take your space to the next level. Stonemasons work on [...]
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 [...]
What are the Benefits of a Brick Retaining Wall?
When it comes to the construction of a retaining wall, you have many material options available to you. The experts at Masonry Dr know how to install every type of retaining wall, but there’s something to be said for a brick retaining wall. There is certainly no “wrong” choice that you can make when choosing the material for your retaining wall, but brick offers a unique aesthetic while remaining highly functional. Continue reading [...]
Popular Materials Used in Masonry Repair
Masonry is the art of constructing buildings using materials such as stone, bricks, concrete, etc. It is thanks to the ages-old art of masonry, and countless talented masons, that grand imposing buildings such as the Buckingham Palace and the Notre-Dame could be constructed. Playing a no less important role is the job of masonry repair experts, who help maintain and repair these buildings should something harmful happen to the structure. It’s a good [...]
Do You Need Retaining Wall Repair?
Before you can determine whether you need retaining wall repair, you need to understand the purpose of a retaining wall. The role of the retaining wall is to prevent erosion through retaining the pressure of substrate and soil. Gravity is constantly acting on the soil that your property sits on top of, which directly causes the erosion that a retaining wall works to prevent. To adequately prevent erosion from taking place, retaining walls [...]