Affordable Masonry, LLC

02/15/2024

Rebuild 12' of chimney

09/25/2023

11/19/2017

Before & after

11/09/2017

Houses built in the New England style from 1860-1890 are often called Victorian, but can also be called the Stick Style if they used heavy wood construction. Chimneys for these were still brick, but were built to complement the wood siding and style.

11/07/2017

Masonry construction was used throughout the ancient Roman Empire. In fact, the Romans were in love with masonry and used masonry in the construction of their baths, basilicas, aqueducts, and of course the Coliseum.

11/02/2017

The first known bricks date back to around 7,500 BC. They were found in the Upper Tigris region of southeastern Turkey, and were made from sun-dried mud.

10/31/2017

As part of the chimney restoration process, waterproofing is highly recommended. Not only will chimney waterproofing prevent early deterioration of the stone or brick but it will also prevent the growth of moss on the chimney itself.

10/26/2017

The firebricks in your fireplace have to deal with a lot of heat and logs being thrown into them. Over time, this can lead to cracked or damaged firebricks. A fireplace expert will be able to replace broken firebricks and get your fireplace working perfectly.

10/26/2017

Lake Mohawk

10/26/2017

Lake Mohawk, stone veneer

10/24/2017

Masonry is almost maintenance-free, so, in addition to saving money on energy bills, you can save money on not having to do damp-proofing, water-proofing, pest control, fire-proofing, or pressure washing. Masonry properties tread lightly on your wallet.