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Labels: Brick Installation, Brick Pavers, Masonry Benefits, Masonry Construction

I found some interesting information on mortar from the PineHallBrick.com Buyer's Guide: "Mortar represents 20 percent of the total surface of a wall, so picking the right mortar color is very important to the overall look of your home.

Different mortar types and specifications are required for various applications and climates. The most common is called type S and is naturally gray in color. Mortar can be tinted to blend or to contrast with the brick color. It is important to keep mortar mixing and tooling practices uniform, especially when using colored mortar. A slight variation in mortar color can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of a finished wall. "

Talk with a masonry contractor to "discuss the mortar colors that look best with your brick color. Also, sand color will affect the finished look of your mortar color. Lighter color sands are generally recommended for lighter colored mortars. Inquire about the common sand colors in your area."

The mortar joint is also an important factor in the appearance and functionality of the wall. 'Tooling' the joints help seal the wall surface against moisture penetration. The concave, vee, and grapevine joints are best for exterior construction. These joint types compress the mortar at the surface and are the most weatherproof. Other joints are acceptable for interior use. "

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Labels: Brick Installation, Masonry Contractors, Mortar

Need to replace those cracked concrete steps leading up to your house? The cheap and easy way to go is to replace them with more concrete. A new set of concrete steps can be cast and finished in a very short amount of time and for very little money.

Improve Curb Appeal
However, everyone wants to improve the curb appeal of their home. If you can, splurge and go the extra mile by adding brick steps. With the variety of colors and textures that are available in brick, you'll be outshining any set of boring, old gray concrete steps.

As an alternative, you can also add a brick facing to your concrete steps. A 1/2" to 1" layer of brick can be placed around the sides and on the steps to give it a feel of being a completely brick structure. This can be very effective for a large set of stairs.

Improve Home Values
In a time when folks are struggling to sell their homes, adding minor touches here and there can truly improve the aesthetic and value of your house. The brick walkway, a stamped concrete driveway, several landscaping retaining walls, and brick steps can dramatically change the look of your exterior.

Those brick steps out front could allow your house to catch up to the rest of the neighborhood (if you're behind) or be the shining star (if you're even or slightly ahead.)

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No matter what your masonry project, we can connect you with brick installers for driveways, walkways, and stairs. You won't have to search at random in the yellow pages book. Simply post your project and get calls from local pros. It's that easy.

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Labels: Brick Exteriors, Brick Installation, Brick Pavers

Labels: Brick Installation, Brick Veneer, Interior Brick Flooring

When patios, walls and walkways are made of brick, the value of the home is always pushed skyward - nothing matches the beauty of brick laid out in an intricate pattern. Even a simple brick driveway outshines the best asphalt or concrete slab. Brick is not just for the siding of the house, it can compliment any home style and improve the curb appeal and overall value of your largest investment.

The great thing about installing brick around your house is that it is relatively easy to do - which means your masonry installer can have your project installed in very little time.

Many people choose to have a wood deck installed in the backyard, but the best way to make sure you increase home value is to go with the classic brick patio installation. It requires less maintenance, can be cheaper and faster to install, and has a higher aesthetically-perceived value to potential buyers. This can mean a higher return on investment when you go to sell your house.

Brick walls in the garden are a great landscaping touch. Brick pavers surrounding a tall tree are the perfect accent. The contrasting colors of the brick (from red to white bricks against green foliage) can feature and highlight any aspect of the garden.

If a house has brick siding, it may be too much to try and add a brick driveway, walk, and porch. But a brick addition to the front yard on a house with wood or vinyl siding is a great complement to prevent the house from disappearing into the background. With suburban houses that already look alike, adding brick will pump up the curb appeal. Anything that can increase curb appeal can increase the overall value of the house.

Brick driveways are also less expensive to install than concrete or asphalt. Brick is also stronger during heat and cold extremes than concrete and asphalt. Finally, brick lasts longer. It's a great choice for your driveway.

Some things to consider with your Brick Paver Installation:

• Talk to your masonry contractor about sealing your bricks. Sealing the bricks is not a necessary step, but can prevent color fading from sun and weather exposure. You'll need to re-seal every few years, too.
• You'll want the pavers to be installed on the most level surface possible. Without levelling, your pavers could spread over time, even with edgers. Make sure you get a good base of gravel, then sand, and use metal edging with your pavers to prevent additional spread.
  
• Plan on spending about $10 to $15 a square foot for patio installations. It's usually less for brick driveway installations.

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We'll match you with brick contractors who can install pavers and driveways for your home. Look, you can flip through your yellow pages and call some masonry companies at random. Then wait for them to call you back. Then hopefully you'll get one or two to come out a bid on the job -- OR you can post the request with us... and brick masons will call you.

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Labels: Brick Driveways, Brick Installation, Brick Pavers