Every mason contractor has encountered it, or will. A replacement brick arrives from a different production run. A cast stone repair patch or perhaps a darker panel stands out against the surrounding installation. Mortar color varies unexpectedly. A clea

Brick and masonry remain among the most admired architectural materials in the world because of their natural beauty and authenticity. Masonry possesses depth, variation, texture, permanence, and character that synthetic cladding systems often struggle to

Brick has been used for thousands of years as a building material, renowned for its strength and durability. Whether constructing a home, office building, or even a simple fence, brick remains a reliable choice. However, in today's brick industry, a signi

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Masonry staining has a long and successful history as a crucial support service to the masonry industry, as well as the construction industry as a whole. Masonry staining firms work hard, and successfully, to get an exact match for masonry, helping proje

When repairing or adding to a masonry structure, we usually want the new area, wall, extension or wing to look just like the pre-existing masonry.

While masonry mortar makes up only a small percentage of the total surface area of a masonry wall, its finished appearance in a structure complements or contrasts masonry units.

Result: a new look that is natural, complex and permanent

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???The more things change, the more they stay the same.??? It???s one of those puzzling expressions that make more sense once you???ve experienced it.

Saint Francis Hospital, in Evanston, Ill., was founded in 1901 in a two-story red brick building with limestone trim. Additions since then have created a 375-bed, full-service Level I Trauma Center specializing in emergency and cardiac care.

Several new systems that keep moisture out of wall cavities have hit the market during the last couple of years, and they may have arrived at just the right time. More states are considering adding moisture-management requirements to their building co