Masonry and Brickwork: Tips and Articles

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Choosing Types of Masonry and Brick
When it comes to masonry choices, the three most popular are slump stone, new brick and manufactured used brick...
Grout Stain
If the grout around your tile is stained and dirty, but you don't feel like digging it out to replace it, try applying a stain...
How Many Bricks to Use
I am interested in finding out if 10,000 bricks will be sufficient to cover the exterior of a home I am going to purchase...
Installing Masonry Flatwork
A patio at its most basic is an outdoor courtyard or paved open area such as a porch that's attached to the home, which can be made with concrete, brick or...
Masonry Materials
Installing brick, stone or concrete requires precision and a great deal of preparation...
Masonry Walls or Fences
Masonry fences offer optimal privacy but are more expensive than other fencing options...
Mortar Repair
I am peeling wallpaper and finding some settling cracks. Some of the cracks are in the mortar which is covering the cinder block...
Removing or Covering Bricks
We recently purchased our new home with bricks that have been painted over...
Repairing Masonry
... The most common maintenance is repairing loose joints between bricks...
The Correct Mix for Mortar
I need to verify the correct mix for mortar. I am doing some stone work...
Tuck Pointing
Tuck-pointing is typically needed when exposure (of 25-30 years) causes mortar joints to crack, flake, or disintegrate...

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