Tuesday, August 14, 2007

An Introduction to Stone Masonry

When you think of fancy brickwork, that's stone masonry. But just as there's fancy brickwork, other materials can be and are used to build some of the most beautiful walls, fences, porches, patios, or even driveways that you'll ever see. This work is better known as stone masonry, and you can find some highly attractive stone masonry work in the guise of tile, concrete, glass (block), and of course, different kinds of stones. In addition to being beautiful, extensive stone work can increase the resale value of your home. And that's because stone offers longer durability and stronger protection against high winds, fire, and flooding. Brick Masonry Being the most popular form of stone masonry, brickwork comes in two basic looks: veneered and solid. The difference betwe View the rest of this article


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