Masonry & Stonework Archives

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

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

Updated on April 2nd, 2022

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

Q&A: How Can I Fix the Cracked Parging on My Founda...

Updated on May 2nd, 2020

Q: What's the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation I live in a 13-year-old brick bungalow, with...Continue Reading

STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...

Updated on October 30th, 2021

Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades here...Continue Reading

THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework...

Updated on July 8th, 2021

This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading

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