Masonry & Stonework Archives

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...

Published on September 21st, 2023

Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading

Easy Going Paver Sand Stays in the Game

Published on September 1st, 2023

Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading

BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...

Published on March 16th, 2023

Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...

Updated on February 24th, 2023

Q: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the mid-1980s, and...Continue Reading

OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...

Updated on January 27th, 2023

One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading

HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...

Published on December 30th, 2022

Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given by...Continue Reading

ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success

Updated on October 7th, 2022

Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading

BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations

Updated on July 16th, 2022

Are you planning a new home or major renovation There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and...Continue Reading

BEATIFUL BRICK: Watch This Video & Learn Why Brick ...

Updated on May 2nd, 2022

There's a lot to love about masonry construction, I've got a big bricklaying project ahead of me here at my place, and...Continue Reading

6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained

Published on March 10th, 2022

A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedr...

Updated on August 12th, 2021

Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...Continue Reading

ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?

Updated on May 17th, 2022

Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this It's a good...Continue Reading

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