It has been said that if you got out into the rain without your hat on, your head will get wet! Pretty simple idea isn’t it… but you know what? As … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2009
Chimney Stains & Solutions
April 6, 2009 By
Have you looked at your masonry chimney lately? If so you have probably noticed some discoloration throughout the chimney brick or stone, … [Read more...]
Mortar Repair – The Art Of Tuck Pointing
April 4, 2009 By
He will also color blend the new pointing mortar to match the existing mortar color as close as possible. Once the mortar has been ‘tucked’ into … [Read more...]
Hidden Cost of Painted Brick
April 4, 2009 By
Homeowners often update the appearance of their homes with a coat of fresh paint. However if you are considering painting the ‘bricks’ on your home … [Read more...]
Mixing Repair Mortars
April 4, 2009 By
Repair Mortar... How to Mix It - Are you ready to start your mortar and stucco repair projects around your home or business? If so, let me show you … [Read more...]
Used Brick – How To Tell If You Have Used Brick
April 4, 2009 By
If you have used bricks on your home or business you probably know by now however some building owners may not. Though used bricks can be a blessing … [Read more...]
You can’t work in the winter? Bah… humbug!
April 1, 2009 By
Last week we finished pouring concrete for a little walkway with steps, in the middle of winter with temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to a spike … [Read more...]
How to hire a tradesman…
April 1, 2009 By
If you are in need of hiring a tradesman these few tips will go a long way to making sure you get value for your money. With any project around your … [Read more...]
Fill and Stain Technique
April 1, 2009 By
Many customers call with questions about the cost of having their chimney, brick or stone walls rebuilt. If you want a permanent solution to your … [Read more...]
‘Fill & Stain’ chipped or broken bricks.
April 1, 2009 By
'Fill & Stain' is affordable and practical and can be used instead of rebuilding to protect the damaged masonry by 'filling & stain' the … [Read more...]
