Learning How to Lay a Brick Sidewalk
If you are looking for a beautiful way to enhance the look of your home, then you really need to consider a brick sidewalk.
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Build Your New Home With Reclaimed Brick
What happens when you can’t find a home that is exactly what you want? Well the answer for many people is to simply build your own home. This not only solves the problem of giving you all the features and bells and whistles that you want, but also gives you the pride of creating something unique to you.
The Top Reasons to use Granite Cobblestone Pavers
When incorporating pavers into a building project, you will have many choices for natural stone materials to pick from. A popular option great for a variety of building projects are granite cobblestones. Granite cobblestone pavers are an extremely versatile building material that can be used in a variety of outdoor applications such as when constructing driveways,…
The Architectural Appeal of Old Chicago Brick
In architectural circles, Old Chicago’s fame derives from famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Daniel Burnham, and the incomparable building material known as Old Chicago brick.
Reclaimed Bricks – A Favorite Of Famous Architecture
Want to join the club of famous works of architecture and brick design? Then choose reclaimed building bricks. New York City, home to possibly the most historical brick buildings in all the U.S., frequently has old buildings dotted with reclaimed bricks from other building sites that are no longer standing. Many Chicago residences and commercial buildings…
Driveway Brick Pavers: Reasons to Choose a Brick Paver Driveway Over a Concrete Driveway
Many homeowners would consider poured concrete to be the standard choice for driveways. However, not only can concrete be a boring option, but concrete is known to be easy to crack, hard to repair, and prone to staining. Thusly, if you are considering having your driveway replaced, it may be in your best interest to…
How Do You Know It’s Authentic Chicago Brick?
Let’s face it, we love bricks. Think about it. Steel rusts. Wood takes a lot of maintenance. But bricks are so sturdy, beautiful, low maintenance and just plain reliable. Today, antique bricks have become popular building material. They give a building charm, character and time-tested style. Salvaged from old buildings, reclaimed bricks age beautifully. The…
The Benefits Of Using Antique Building Materials
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…
Reclaimed Cobblestone Will Add Beauty To Your Home
If you are looking to add not only a beautiful feature to your home, but also thinking of a clever way to go green with your renovation, reclaimed cobblestone is a great material to use. In going with reclaimed materials, you are making a great eco-friendly choice that will be able to give your home a character and…
How Do I Match My Old Bricks?
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?…