Masonry work is the craft of constructing or repairing
concrete, stone, or brickwork. All of these materials are durable and strong,
but that means that they can also be fairly difficult to work with. Executing
quality masonry work requires that the mason in question understand the
properties of the material, have the proper equipment, and have an aesthetic
sense of how to make the structure or element that they're working on
attractive and able to blend with your overall property. When you're in the
market to hire a masonry professional, ask them about their work, find out if
there are examples of their craft that you can see, and make sure that they
have what it takes to provide you with beautiful, long-lasting masonry elements
for your home.
Some home-based projects that you might call on masonry
construction experts for include:
- · Paving
- · Driveways
- · Walkways
- · Patios
- · Stamped concrete
- · Retaining walls
- · Structural walls
- · Fire pits
In many cases, you can choose what type of material--stone,
concrete, or brick--you want to use to construct one of these structures or
surfaces. A qualified masonry expert should be able to tell you what the pros
and cons of different options are and present you with an easily understandable
cost-benefit analysis. They should also be able to give you a timeline for the
work that you choose to undertake so that you know you won't be living in the
middle of a construction zone indefinitely.
Once you have a good sense of how potential masonry
contractors will handle your project in a logistical and technical sense, you
also need to check on their aesthetic qualifications. Will they be able to
match the new project with the look of the rest of your home and property? Will
they be able to execute a specific style that you have in mind? At the end of
the day, will you be satisfied with the craftsmanship and the artistic quality
of the masonry? Ask around your community for advice. If someone else has
masonry work that you admire, find out who did it. If you're in contact with a
masonry company, find out if there are examples of their work that you can
check out before you hire them. A reliable company will be proud of their work
and should be able to tell you how to see examples of what they've done.
Masonry is, after all, a long-lasting addition to your home. You want to make
sure that you'll be getting a product that you'll be able to enjoy for years to
come.
When you are ready to hire a masonry contractor, find out about the
technical aspects of the work they'll do and the artistic aspects. Talking with
the company, and with others who have used their services, on these points will
ensure that you get a beautiful, quality product.
Contact:
Bobby Schlaefer 328 Orange Road Montclair, NJ 07042
Office/Shop 973-632-4300
Website- http://schlaefermasonry.com/
E-mail: schlaefermasonry@gmail.com
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