When you are looking to create a one of a kind and unique space, there is a great way to achieve that look. By using antique building materials, you can get the textures, tones, and look that can only be achieved by years of wear and tear. Antique building materials will give your home a rustic classic…
If you are working on a renovation or addition to your home or commercial building and would like to know how to match your old bricks, you first should consider exactly what you mean by “match.” Do you mean you want identical bricks that visitors will not be able to tell from the old building bricks?…
If you are considering remodeling, or adding to, your home’s exterior, you may be trying to decide what building materials would be the best for you to use for your project. If this is the case, you may want to take a moment to consider the benefits of used bricks. Used bricks, often salvaged from old…
Photo credit-Missouri History Museum From the ashes of a devastating fire that nearly destroyed St. Louis, Missouri, in May of 1849, rose a change in construction methods that not only has made St. Louis unique, but also has spread a love of brick throughout much of the South. Unlike other major cities of its era, St.…
You don’t have to unearth an old brick wall in your home or office to establish that distinctive look. With antique brick veneer for home, you can add the same look to a wall or floor no matter what type of construction you have. The real brick wall veneer is sliced from genuine vintage bricks salvaged from…
“Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines may not be as crazy about Old Chicago brick as she is about shiplap, but she sometimes features the bricks to outstanding effect in her creations. We thought it would be fun to review a few of our favorite episodes of “Fixer Upper” featuring Old Chicago bricks. First, we’ll give you a…
There is something very special about a home with historical charm. In many areas, you simply can’t get that feeling with new construction seemingly taking over entire neighborhoods. But if you want to give your home a historical feeling without all the worry that comes with buying an older home, then you should consider antique firebrick.…
The idea to reuse, re-purpose and recycle may seem modern, but a century ago, architects found the appeal in “trash” bricks and put them to beautiful effect in Arts and Crafts homes and other buildings. These so-called clinker bricks are enjoying a revival in the 21st century as home-builders seek to add a unique…
Cobblestone roads are uncommon these days. At one time, however, road builders used cobblestones in many cities and towns. Building contractors also used them to create buildings. What do you really know about cobblestone history? Let’s take some time to explore the history of cobblestone streets in a little depth. True cobblestones, the building material…
With an old-school charm, this Metropolitan block brick driveway invites guests to feel at home. You know a brick is special when you can literally read its history on its face. Visitors to Tom R.’s home are greeted by a dozen rustic antique bricks laid out near the entrance with the identifying words: “Metropolitan Block,…