Tackling Common Masonry Problems
Appreciating Our History It is often said that space is the final frontier, as big a mystery as our deepest oceans but infinitely more vast.
November 18, 2021
Do You Have Masonry In Need of Restoration?
Adobe Through Time
Truly Timeless Construction The adobe style is a construction technique that is instantly recognizable to anyone who has spent time in the Southwestern United States.
November 2, 2021
The Noble Cause of Preservation Utah
Each state has its own rich history, full of the stories that tell of those who came before us — their lives, their struggles, their
October 21, 2021
An Evolution of Construction: Exploring the Use of Ancient Construction Materials
If human history tells us anything, from the pharaohs of Egypt to the earliest inhabitants of Mesa Verde in Colorado, it is that we are
October 4, 2021
Preventing Damage to Masonry
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.“ While he was talking about fire prevention in Philadelphia,
September 20, 2021
Incorporating and Preserving Historic Masonry in Your Home
To classify as “historic,” your structure should have at least 50 years of life. Building repair and restoration are important for preserving architectural styles, as
September 2, 2021
Why Bricks Are Making a Comeback
As restorers of historic masonry, we love discussing not only the historicity of ancient building techniques and materials but also how they can be utilized
August 16, 2021
Walk Like an Egyptian: Appreciating the Masonry of the Past
For as long as mankind has been interested in creating something monumental, we have been attracted to megalithic superstructures. From the Nazca Lines to Stonehenge,
August 2, 2021
History of Brick Masonry
If you’ve ever made a mud pie and let it bake on the sidewalk, you already know quite a bit about historic masonry. Today, the
July 13, 2021
Masonry Throughout the Ages
It is thought masonry skills were developed as mankind decided to move from natural-found caves into man-made dwellings instead. But what has changed throughout the
June 17, 2021