Masonry Facts

Masonry provides more than beauty. It provides peace of mind. Our craftsmen hand install and individually place each piece for the optimal blend of function and fashion. Today's masonry systems include natural stone, cultured stone, brick, block and hardscape systems – so many choices!

Natural stone comes in literally dozens of sizes, shapes and colors – from small, round stream stone to large block ledgestone; rich northwest slate to desert flagstone; products straight from the earth. The new, revolutionary ‘Thin Stone’ – natural stone precut to custom flat and corner pieces which are of minimal thickness saves literally tons of weight and often additional load bearing footers, making it an ideal choice for remodelers.

The ever popular Cultured stone, which mimics stone from around the globe offers distinct style selections – European castle stone, Meditteranean fieldstone, old fashioned southern limestone, ledgestones and river rocks. The combination of styles and colors makes for dramatic effect and differentiates your home from those on your block.

When talking masonry, let’s not forget brick. Often overlooked, today’s brick can turn any home into a unique and fun masterpiece with excellent protection against the elements and wide variety of styles and colors.

Did you know?

• Masonry is the longest lasting of all building materials, known to last hundreds or even thousands of years. This makes the life cycle cost of masonry the best value in building materials around. With little to no maintenance, quality masonry will be just as good in 2 years as it will in 20, 40, or even 60 years.
• Masonry provides excellent sound insulation, increasing privacy and comfort even in busy areas.
• Energy conservation is as great as 35% with a masonry veneer alone. Masonry responds slowly to temperature gradations, making it more energy efficient than other building materials. That means your heater and air conditioner have to work less, saving you energy dollars.
• Fire protection afforded by masonry is so superior to other building materials, owners of masonry homes enjoy an average of 11% reduction in fire and homeowners insurance.
• Most importantly, homes with any masonry at all offer an average of 6% higher resale value than a like home without masonry. Quality masonry throughout a home or building can draw as much as 30% higher resale value. And this has proven true for decades.