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.
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 [...]
Why Should You Hire A Stone Masonry Contractor?
Building a new home and renovating your current home are both exciting projects because there are so many possibilities when it comes to construction style and design. The style of the contractor you hire will dictate the aesthetic of your home to some degree, so you should hire a stone masonry contractor if you want your home to have beautiful stone structures. While a stone masonry contractor might seem overly specific, the distinction [...]
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 [...]
The Differences Between Masonry Repair and Masonry Restoration
The art of building stone, brick, and concrete buildings is called masonry, and it is one of the oldest crafts in human history. Masonry has helped us achieved numerous architectural marvels such as the Notre Dames or European castles. However, these structures are not indestructible. As time goes by, signs of wear and tear will show up, and you will have to call masons to help renew the buildings. After the initial assessment, [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]