Brick - Page 2 of 7

Lightening Up a Tudor With Steel and Glass
Replacing heavy plaster walls with steel beams and open bookshelves adds a contemporary feel to this venerable brick home.
Building Brick Arches
A seasoned mason's guide to planning and constructing this classic Roman-styled architectural feature.
Picturesque Pavers
These narrow concrete pavers use proprietary casting technologies to create a handmade look with impressive durability.
Stretching a Limited Supply of Brick
Removing a poorly designed addition for this home renovation meant reusing the color-matched brick in the most highly visible areas.
Expanding an Opening in a Masonry Wall
If the brick or block is laid in a running-bond pattern, it forms a corbelled arch that can often hold itself up with minimal bracing during construction.
Keep Craft Alive: Clay Chapman, Mason
This mason leverages traditional techniques to build sustainable, affordable brick homes that provide a solution to today's modern building challenges.
Cover for Exposed Foundation Insulation
Prefinished foam-insulation products and stone or brick veneers are a presentable option for a visible foundation.
White Dust on a Brick Fireplace
Are stains on brick and mortar a sign of water damage?
FHB House 2019 – Part 2: Classic Character, Modern Comfort
Behind the brick lies an airtight envelope and an extravagant bath
Build A Fireplace, Brick by Brick
Use these tips to design and create a long-lasting, heat-throwing firebox based on the traditional Rumford fireplace.

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