A plain concrete block retaining wall doesn't have to stay that way. A masonry finish can add character and texture without the cost of a solid stone wall.

Accurate numerical simulation of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames is essential for seismic performance assessment, particularly with modern lightweight infill systems like hollow clay ...

If you plan on drilling into brick, concrete, or stone, you’re going to need to use a masonry drill bit. These specialty bits have strong carbide tips for boring through hard materials, and wide ...

The article begins by outlining that while both chimney repointing and tuckpointing involve work on mortar joints, they serve different goals. Chimney repointing is a structural repair process. It ...

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Brick Industry Association (BIA) announces a new Industry Average Environmental Product Declaration (IA EPD) for clay masonry products including clay brick, ...

Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture ...

Concrete and masonry are two of the most widely used building materials in the world. Brick and stone structures date back to pre-historic times, and it is the durability of these materials which ...

Complex flue paths draw heat from the exhaust of a fire, making more efficient use of a load of fuel. Maren Cooke relaxes on the heated bench of her masonry heater which also features hidden piping ...