For historic or older homes, we use materials to match what was used originally. If the original is no longer available, we work closely with restoration specialists for a seamless integration of new and old.
A masonry veneer wall is made of masonry units, usually bricks or stone, installed on one or both sides of a structurally independent wall. The wall can be constructed of wood or masonry.
By 1598, Scottish guild rules required stoneworkers and masons to enter their names and distinctive personal marks into the Guild Register. These early trademarks were chiseled into worked stone to identify who carved, cut, or shaped it.
Did you know that brick is one of the oldest manufactured products in human history? The ancient Egyptians used to sun-bake clay to make bricks more than 6,000 years ago. Masonry stands the test of time.
After more than 6,000 years, masonry is still used today. If you take the time to look at the office buildings, schools, houses, patios, and fireplaces in your neighborhood, you will notice many instances of masonry construction.
A brief lesson in brick terminology: the end of a brick is the header, the wide side is the shiner and the narrow side is the stretcher. In addition, a sailor is a vertical brick whose shiner is exposed and a soldier is a vertical brick with an exposed narrow side.
