Masonry
How to Protect Your Masonry and Hardscape During Cape Cod Winters
Cape Cod winters do not damage masonry with cold. They damage it with water that gets in, freezes, expands and repeats. Protecting…
The Coast Masonry Blog
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Homeowner Guides
Retaining Wall Repair: Signs Yours Is Failing
A retaining wall almost never fails without notice. Leaning, bulging, stair step cracking and soil escaping at the base are the four…
Masonry
How to Maintain Pavers and Natural Stone Outdoors
Pavers and natural stone hold up outdoors for decades when three things are kept up: full joints, controlled drainage and a cleaning…
Home Maintenance
Cape Cod Sidewalk and Walkway Repair: Frost Heave, Settling and Loose Pavers
Almost every failing walkway on Cape Cod fails from below rather than from the surface. Frost heave, a base that was never…
Home Maintenance
Tuckpointing vs. Repointing: What’s the Difference and When Is It Needed?
Repointing replaces the worn mortar in a masonry joint. Tuckpointing is a finishing technique that uses two mortar colors to make those…
Home Maintenance
Chimney Repair: Signs Your Masonry Needs Attention
Your chimney is one of the hardest working masonry structures on your home, exposed to rain, wind, salt air, and freeze thaw…
Home Maintenance
Pavers vs Concrete vs Natural Stone: Which Is Best for Your Patio?
Choosing a patio material is one of the most exciting parts of the project, and it helps to know how the options…
Home Maintenance
Retaining Walls in Cape Cod: Uses, Materials, and Design Options
If part of your yard slopes, floods, or slips away over time, a retaining wall is often the answer. A retaining wall…
Homeowner Guides
Cape Cod Patio Design Guide: Materials, Layouts, and Ideas
A great patio quickly becomes the heart of the backyard. A patio is an outdoor ground level surface built for dining, seating,…
Masonry
What Does a Masonry Contractor Near Me Do? Services Explained
If you have searched for a masonry contractor near me and wondered exactly what they handle, you are in the right place.…