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.
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 [...]
Brick Repair before Moving
Your old home needing a brick repair job, aka tuckpointing, however, can make selling it a difficult task. Presenting your old home to potential buyers in a poor condition will certainly make them reluctant to buy it. Why should they buy a property that hasn’t been cared for properly? A few people own one home let alone two. An essential part of the process of moving to your new house is selling your [...]
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 [...]
What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Brick Wall Mason
A brick wall mason is the person who lays bricks. It’s also his job to repair any problems in brick walls or structures. Damage can happen due to shifting of the foundation, excess moisture, or others. Forms of damage usually include cracking and bowing of bricks. Noticing one of these signs is an indication that you need to hire a brick wall mason to come take a look at them and potentially fix [...]
When Do You Need Masonry Repair?
If you’ve needed concrete repair in the past, you might feel that this is a tedious process. After all, repairing concrete has numerous approaches, and almost all of them can feel overly long. However, you’ll find that masonry repair is infinitely preferable to the outright replacing of the damaged materials (stone, brick, concrete, etc.), if you’re already having trouble dealing with the process of concrete repair. Signs You Need Masonry Repair It is [...]
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 [...]
Types of Masonry Repair Jobs that are Often Applied to Your Chimney
The chimney is quite a problematic area. Many structural problems can occur at the chimney, and if they do, you should definitely call a masonry repair service, since climbing up to the chimney to apply repair is a very risky thing to do. The following are 4 of the most common kinds of repair that are most often applied to chimneys. The chimney does more than just to vent off the smoke of [...]
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 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 [...]