These links are provided for further information. We recommend browsing these sites in your free time. They will provide additional information on masonry construction, proper practices in masonry construction, as well as help in making decisions for your own project.
The BIA is a great tool for learning what is going on in the brick industry today. The "technical notes" will especially help in understanding all of the requirements for masonry construction, common issues with masonry construction, solutions to common issues, as well as the many different types of installations and their common practices.
The Glen-Gery Brick Company is one of the better brick manufacturers for the Northeast region. Their site will help identify the different types of brick available and their different colors and textures. It will also show the different shapes available to create unique details in the masonry, as well as examples of their brick on buildings to get a better perspective as to how they will compliment the walls of a building and whether or not a particular brick is for your project.
This link will help in deciding what to use for finishing the top of a chimney. Their chimney pots offer decorative options in many different sizes and styles without compromising the function of the chimney. Their "rainguards" address the need to keep significant amounts of rain from entering the chimney flues without compromising the beauty of the chimney.
You will also find other fine clay products that may interest you for future projects such as a wine cellar, modular masonry ovens for residential homes, modular outdoor fireplaces, etc.
Pioneer is one of the leading suppliers of construction materials on Long Island. Thier experience and knowledge in the construction industry helps us to provide better, more efficient products and services to our customers. On thier site you will find links to newsletters about new products, reviews and more. You may also find information on topics of your interest or concern on their "how to" page.
By visiting their "mason materials" page, you will be able to link to many of the product maufacturers sites in order to better research a product of your interest as well as view mortar color charts so you may begin to gather ideas as to what to match your brick or stone with for your project. Remember, mortar color is a major factor in the finished appearance of masonry work.
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Phone: 516 280-5580 | Fax: 516-833-5579
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