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Brick

Brick is an stone used for many application including construction. Brick is made by forming clay into rectangular shaped blocks which are then hardened in a kiln or sun drying.

Bricks have been used as early as 2500 B.C. by Egyptians, Romans and inhabitants of the ancient world.

Bricks have many uses including brick walkways, patios, facades, and ornamantal use. Brick is very durable and small enough to handle and transport.

Bricks are also used to line furnace...

Brick has a beautiful warm look and is highly desired. What is you want the look of brick, but don't feel like tearing down your walls to get it? In comes brick veneer. Brick veneer is made like a normal brick but it's thinner. Normally a quarter the size of a normal brick, veneer is applied using mortor or a special adhesive. You have to make sure to layout your brick carefully so it looks uniform and even. Normally you would start from the outside edge and work your way across the wall or s...

Masonry

Masonry is the craft of building using individual bricks, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, concrete block, glass block, and or tile laid in a bed of mortar.

Masonry is an extremely durable type of construction which is directly affected by the quality of craftsmanship.

Expert masons have build incredible monuments to the craft from the beginning of time.

Masonry is an exact science and special care must be taken when planning and executing a project of th...

Used Brick

If your looking to add charm and style to a DIY project old brick may be just what your looking for. Old brick is just that, brick that was either part of an old building that has been recycled or new brick that has been made to look like old brick. Either way old brick adds a charm and a warmth that new brick just cant match.

I have used old brick for patio projects, knee walls, college bookshelves and the occasional paper weight. You can also purchase old style brick veneer, whi...