Masonry Magazine April 2007 Page. 18
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"Nothing happens overnight. It's a lot of hard work."
The most talked-about portion of the project because it would stand out so much. We connected the original building with the new building.
Masonry: What advice would you give a budding mason contractor?
McCullough: Integrity, fortitude and perseverance are things you have to keep in mind. Nothing happens overnight. It's a lot of hard work. People have to see your work stand out over time before you really get credit for it.
Masonry: What do you feel is the biggest misconception about the masonry industry?
Melvin Mancia (Mason Forman)
Job: The John Winthrop School, Dorchester, Ma
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McCullough: Expense. People think that brick veneer is very expensive and, [at the point of purchase], it may be. But by the time you get done painting the house and completing maintenance thereafter... You usually get insurance breaks with masonry and there's little to no maintenance. There are many benefits you get with one-stop masonry veneer, as opposed to the costs associated with going other avenues. If people stick it out over a period of time, they'll see that masonry is not as expensive as it may seem.
Masonry: What would you do to change that misconception?
McCullough: Spread the word, as we always do. One of our mottos is, "Build with brick." Advertise the long-term savings. Educate clients about the security factor and all the design options available. Most people concur that it has great looking curb appeal. It is also associated with "green building."
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