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.
Signs Your Masonry Foundation Is Damaged
A home is nothing if not for a good masonry foundation. The worse condition your foundation is in, the weaker and more uneven your home is. Moisture is by far one of the most hazardous things to the foundation of any structure. You need to be able to recognize the signs of a poor or weak masonry foundation in order to deal with it in a timely manner. The more you postpone strengthening [...]
What Masonry Repair Experts Look for When They Inspect a Brick House
The best way to determine whether your house needs masonry repair or not is through a thorough inspection, not by you, but by certified experts who have a keen eye for potential defects. What exactly will these experts look for when they answer your call? Here are 5 things they will usually keep an eye out for. Brick houses are made to last for a very long time. The brick itself is a [...]
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. [...]
Understanding Different Types of Brick Patch Services
Brick patch is useful for filling in holes in bricks, but that’s not all. Chips are much more common in brick work than holes are, and brick patch services can amend that damage as well. It can be used to fix cracks in bricks as well as loose grout. Modern brick patch solutions produce the most seamless looks possible for this type of work. Which Brick Patch Services are Right for Your Situation? [...]
Is it Time for Brick Wall Repair?
We look at our homes every single day, but we don’t really pay attention to them. Brick wall repair is something that might be hard to pick up on if you just glance at your house on your way back home from work or the movies. Luckily, there are a couple of things that you can pay more attention to in order to identify the need for repairs to your brick wall(s). Signs [...]
Methods of Brick Patch Repair
When your bricks are in need of brick patch repair, your first call should be to the professionals behind Masonry Dr. Brick exteriors are beautiful and timeless, so it’s no wonder that it is such a popular solution for home builders and other homeowners. Unfortunately, just like any other home medium, brick can become damaged over time. Anything will, especially when exposed to the elements. Fortunately, many problems can be solved with a [...]
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 [...]
When Do You Need Stone Masonry Repair?
Stone houses are traditionally thought to be durable, and this is generally true; however, stone homes are still susceptible to natural factors that cause damage. Erosion, frost, and gradual deterioration can all become issues over time if they are not addressed by a professional. The most common structures to require stone masonry repair are walls, floors, patios, chimneys, walkways, and any structure that might suffer water damage. Deteriorating stone should be repaired as [...]
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 [...]