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You only want to do a big building job one time, and then you want it to pretty much take care of itself. Masonry requires a minimum of maintenance because it does not rust, shatter, warp, dent, buckle, or rot - the perfect material!

For some applications, repointing may not be the most economical option. Instead, consider surface grouting, especially if the joints are not damaged or severely deteriorated or have only suffered from weathering.

Did you know that masonry paving stones like natural stone and granite are among the strongest paving materials on the planet? In fact, unlike aggregate, asphalt, or stamped concrete, they will not fade or crack.

Fired brick is the most common type of brick used in the U.S. today. Care to guess how hot manufacturing ovens (kilns) have to get to produce fire brick? That would be around 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

A big part of masonry strength is how well it’s put together, and there’s no better example than the dry-built masonry of Neolithic Scotland. Even without any mortar, these dry-built masonry structures were so well made that they’ve lasted since around 3,500 BC.

Unless special characteristics are needed for your mortar, you’re probably use Type N or General Purpose mortar. This medium-grade mortar has a good amount of strength while being more flexible than high-strength mortar, which makes it very versatile.

Say it permanently, say it with stone. Masonry is a classic way to treat many aspects of the residential and commercial worlds. Stone creates an old-world, safe feel. Being part of the elemental world connects work, home and nature.

The bond strength of mortar is vital to the success of any masonry construction. In addition to holding the structure together, it must seal out water, resist tensile and compressive forces, and be mixed to match the properties of the materials it will cover.

Brick is a popular exterior cladding material for businesses and homes. In fact, brick is so popular that in a recent poll 80 percent of homeowners would consider a brick exterior for their next home purchase.

Structures built from bricks and mortar last centuries. In fact, masonry, the method of building structures with blocks, dates to the Egyptian pyramids. Greek and Roman temples were also built with it. In addition to bricks, masonry buildings can be made with marble, granite, limestone or concrete block.

Have you ever heard the term "tuckpointing," or just "pointing"? It's the process of adding new, wet mortar to damaged masonry joints in order to strengthen and stabilize them. This typically requires skillfully cutting or raking the joints to prepare them for restoration.

There are lots of specialty brick sizes around these days for different applications. Here are some examples: Utility brick (3 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 11 5/8"), engineering brick (3 5/8" x 2 13/16" x 7 5/8") and modular brick (3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 7 5/8").

Are you concerned that you’ll have to use concrete walkways and ramps to stay in ADA compliance? We’re always happy to help you discover the ADA-compliant upscale pavers available.