Plywood at least 5/8 of an inch thick is recommended for boarding up. Anything thinner will not provide sufficient protection against high winds.
According to archeological experts, mason's marks or symbols have been discovered at archeological sites around the world. Some marks are more than 4000 years old and have been found at sites attributed to the ancient Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, and Mayans.
Did you know that preparing for severe weather doesn't only mean boarding up your home? It also means stockpiling adequate amounts of non-perishable food, water, fuel for generators, batteries for flashlights as well as vital medical supplies.
Did you know that the color of your brickwork can be adjusted? Through "brick tinting", color can be added to create a uniform look to the entire pattern, or to correct color inconsistencies in a few sections of brick.
Did you know that when it comes to windows, weight and pulley operations are one of the most durable and efficient mechanical systems? With proper maintenance and lubrication, these systems can last a hundred years or more.
Load bearing masonry walls are designed to directly transfer loads from the roof down to the foundation. These walls can be interior or exterior and are usually constructed with bricks, stones, or concrete blocks.
If disaster strikes your home or business, it's best to take immediate action to safeguard your property as well as your belongings. Engaging the services of a reputable board up company is a good first step.
A "sailor" is a brick that is laid vertically on its short end, with its top (or bottom) exposed to the outer face of the wall. A "soldier" is also laid vertically, but with its narrow side exposed.
Did you know that glass is a unique state of matter known as an amorphous solid? Unlike most other solids which have microscopic crystalline structures, the atoms which make up glass are instead arranged in a random order.
Allergy sufferers do better in a home made of brick or stone materials, as masonry is largely resistant to mold. Masonry materials do not tolerate moisture and thus do not provide support for spores to grow.
Are you hoping that this will finally be the year that you add a bricked-in grill or cooktop to your outdoor kitchen? When you lack the time or patience to handle this important task on your own, we’re always happy to help.
Did you know that boarding up your home before severe weather strikes, gives it a fighting chance of surviving the catastrophe? It can also protect you and your family better if you do decide to wait out the storm in it.
If water penetration has been a problem, a cavity wall may be the answer. This method is actually two walls with an air space between them of about two inches to keep the inner wall dry.
If you are choosing custom glass for a table top or shelving, you have several different options in terms of edging. These include a flat polished edge (which gives a traditional look), a beveled edge (to create interest), or a pencil polished edge (which provides added safety).
Uniformity is one of the things that makes brick construction so attractive and desirable. Producing a perfectly uniform wall or building often takes experience and talent. Some professional masons claim good construction is an art as well as a craft.
If you decide to shop around for stone or brick to get an idea of what you want before you call us, make sure to view the actual samples. Pictures of bricks and stones don't do them justice.
If you have old mirrors or other flat pieces of glass in your home, you can add an interesting look by etching or frosting them. There are many products available for the do-it-yourself crowd that are safe and easy to use. Most come with stencils and use a mild etching medium.
It easy to only think of masonry as the old-fashioned red brick, but you might be surprised. Masonry can come in hundreds of colors and decorative finishes. This design versatility is why masonry is used in over 70% of the buildings in the world.
A sign that it's time to replace your windows is cracks or gaps anywhere in the frame or glass itself. Large gaps indicate a loss of energy and broken seal, while air seeps out of cracks, losing hot air or cold air to the outdoors.
Because it's made of stone, clay, and other dense materials, masonry and bricks are slow to absorb or lose heat. This means that construction using masonry needs much less insulation than other materials, which is better for your environment and your utility bills.
One of the most famous glass structures of this century so far is the Apple store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The entire structure, including the doors, is composed of linked square glass panels and at night the store glows with interior lights.
We recognize that not all homebuilders add fireplaces with overall appeal in mind. If your fireplace is a little lackluster in your room, we may be able to give its appearance a boost by adding a different color of brick or natural stone to it.
While the Romans made a bunch of advancements in glass making, the technology pretty much stayed in the same state until 1226 AD. That's when the first broad sheet glass was made in Sussex, England by blowing it into a cylinder, then rolling it out.
It's okay if you have a space in your home or yard where you want masonry yet don't know exactly what you need. We can always offer suggestions and creative solutions to your needs.
Often protecting your home is about being diligent. Care to guess what percent of burglars enter an unprotected home through an open or unprotected window or door? If you guessed 30 percent, you're right.
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.
One of the biggest safety features of toughened glass is that it will usually shatter into small pieces when broken. These broken particles are small and relatively harmless compared with the sharp splinters that result from the breakage of annealed glass.
