Have you been contemplating remodeling any part of your home? Have you received your tax refund and thought to yourself that you should add some brand new features to your yard or fix those crumbling masonry walls & monuments that came along with your dream home? Maybe you just pondered and allowed similar thoughts roll through your head as if they were just small daydreams?
Some of the most common jobs done on homes, especially older homes, happened to be done on things such as window replacement, floor remodeling, and needed repairs and upgrades. Most people spend an average of at least $5,000 on home repairs and when having two fixes anything in the house, coming up with the money can be hard especially if the job is a large one. Sometimes having to pay for the use of certain tools can be a very high addition to the bill that you receive at the end of the finished project. Especially if you are having any masonry work done on any part of your home.
What types of the job require a team of masonry workers?
Masonry is the field of construction that works with stone, brick, concrete, and similar materials. A Mason can do various jobs from installing a brand new stone or tile floor, putting in new countertops, build a waterfall in your yard, and fixing or replacing any damaged walls.
What are the most common materials used in masonry?
Every single job requires different materials sometimes but for the most part, the tools needed for the job are usually the same. Of course, it depends on what is required in order to successfully complete the task at hand. Since masonry is the Art and Science building with the stone it is an obvious fact that the first most common item used are bricks, concrete, and blocks of similar nature.
Brick
The most common jobs always seem to require brick somewhere along the process. Sometimes the Mason won’t even need it for material but as a tool to perhaps prop something up or hold something in place. Brick is a material that has been around for over five thousand years and can be repurposed. With advances in our materials these days, you can get brick in different shapes and designs. Most of all it can be used for just about any type of job.
Stone
The next most popular material used is stone. There are many types of stone and each has its own purposes. Not all stone is created equally by mother nature so therefore you must not just purchase anything if you are a DIYer. For example, granite and marble are popular for countertops, masonry walls & monuments are, a lot of times, built with small rocks, and floors can be set out using flagstone. You must research your materials carefully in order to know what works best for your home project.
Stucco
Similar to brick and stone is stucco. This is not as popular with most masons considering its mess and durability. It has been known that it does not hold up with water as well as brick and stone would. This means those homeowners who pay to install fake rock waterfalls will have to pay for more repairs to the project over time.
Concrete
Last but not least, concrete is a very needed material for many jobs. This is the glue that holds everything together. It’s as simple as that.
So, when you decide on the jobs you want to take into consideration what you will be paying for. When you see the numbers on your invoice you should have done basic knowledge as to where your money is going towards.
