Masonry
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Walls
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Walls
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DrivewaysWHY PAVERS?
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VennersThe ins regarding “thin stone veneer” are many. Because it is thin and relatively light in weight, it is installed by adhering it to the vertical surface so it needs no footing for support – you can put it anywhere. Also, being thin, it’s easier to handle. Cutting, trimming and setting are easier and faster, so the basic installation cost should be less expensive than with full veneers. Most varieties are available with cut corners that make it look like a full veneer without the hassle. It is ideal for covering over unwanted brick on a fireplace, front steps, an existing chimney, a concrete retaining wall, etc. The material cost averages about the same as full veneer.
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WaterproofingWater will soak into porous masonry and eventually destroy it.
Porous masonry allows water to soak in. Absorbed water will eventually break down the brick and mortar particles. In freezing temperatures, the water expands and can separate layers of the brick (a condition known as “spalling”). These issues are more common in areas exposed to weather, such as on chimneys, wing walls, mailboxes, and the bottom three feet of exterior walls that may get exposure from sprinklers or driving rains. |