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What
are the benefits of using masonry over other materials?
Perhaps the greatest benefit from using masonry as opposed to other construction
materials is its strength. Stone, brick, and cast materials have always been the
choice when permanence and strength have been the desired result. Choosing
masonry is practical in today's day and age as well as dating back to early
times. Masonry materials are energy efficient while requiring very low
maintenance. Homes built with or added features of masonry materials
historically and presently always have a higher resale value proven.
Isn't masonry more expensive than other materials?
Generally, the initial cost for masonry materials are slightly higher, but
because masonry requires less maintenance and is energy efficient, the cost of
using masonry in the long run is always less.
What types of masonry products are available?
When we think of masonry we naturally think of stone and brick. But masonry also
includes cast materials, including cast stone, pre-cast concrete materials, and
concrete blocks. There are many different materials available that can
always be used. Within each of these categories is a wide range of choices in
surfaces, textures, sizes, colors, thickness, mortar, and applications..
Continued research by industry groups is constantly coming up with improved
materials and innovative ways to use masonry.
Doesn't masonry require trained craftspeople to install?
Yes, but that shouldn't be a deterrent to choosing masonry. Masonry is among the
oldest of the building trades and long recognized as one of the most respected
because of the degree of training and craftsmanship required to be a mason.
Skills and know how are passed from generation to generation of masons. What
this means to you is an assurance that having Set In Stone do your masonry work
are not only among the highest skilled and most trained workers today, but bring
to every job a proud tradition of doing the best job possible.
Masonry products are earth-friendly because they do not deplete precious natural
and limited resources like timber. Masonry has many specialized categories
such as pavers, retaining walls, block and their accessories, veneer (brick or
cultured stone), outdoor barbeques, rocks, and natural stones etc.
Interlocking
pavers, often called brick pavers, provide many options for beauty, value and
long-term performance to any outdoor project. Design flexibility allows for a
wide range of possibilities. Pavers blend well with the natural environment,
providing modern, classic or rustic styles. Their ability to withstand heavy
loads enables them to weather many years of traffic. One example is a brick paver driveway which will last
much longer than concrete and expect to get a lot of
lookers.
Interlocking
pavers feature a wide range of colors, textures, shapes and finishes. Many
pavers are available in a variety of stock colors and color blends.
Beautiful brick
paver accessories such as these multiple circle kits pictured below shows how a simple
patio can be turned into an elegant feature of your backyard arrangements.
Building
with masonry is a timeless art form that goes back to the early days of Egyptian
pyramids, Greek temples and Roman cities. Many of those structures are still
standing today. Masonry has always been the choice for enduring, natural beauty.
Here Belgium block is the most solid masonry type of stone available in today's
market. The cost is rather high for material but can be eye catching especially
at the end of a driveway or even used as side accents.
Traditional style red bricks are installed with joints to give it an old
fashioned look as well as durability. We are up to date with all the
modern materials needed to have a old style look with new lasting durability
that can be expected.
Cultured Stone gives you the new elegant style with the old fashioned look of
stones.
Cultured Stone is cast in molds taken from natural stone,
using a process that captures even the faintest detail. Each color and texture
uses its own blend of Portland cement, lightweight natural aggregates and iron
oxide pigments. Even on close examination, these manufactured stones look and
feel exactly like the originals.
Generally, there are three basic types of stone, often referred to as dry
stacked stone, boulders and field stone. Dry stack stone is characterized
by its flat, smooth surfaces for easy stacking, earth stone utilizes both large
and small cuts, some wider than others, to create an non-uniformed look
relatively making the project more time consuming and difficult.
The sound of water flowing down
stones or slate is relaxing and soothing to anyone's ears. Whether you are
looking for an escape or just looking to make improvements to your backyard, Set
in Stone is ready to take on all of your hardscape needs.
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