Johnson Masonry & Repair Corp. has been providing professional masonry services in the Tidewater area in Virginia since 1993. We are dedicated to giving all of our customers our best work, 100% of the time. Our attention to detail sets us apart from other masonry contractors. You can rely on our honest crew to do a quality job on repairs, renovations and new masonry work. Call us for a free estimate today.
In brickwork, a perpend is a joint between two bricks vertically and is usually filled with mortar. In stone masonry, a perpend is a long stone that extends through the entire wall's width that locks the inner and outer wall together.
Ashlar masonry refers to work with precisely cut stone. As with bricks, this type of stone is often laid in parallel horizontal courses. It can also be laid randomly with discontinuous joints. “Ashlar” comes from the Latin word “axilla,” meaning, “little plank.”
When you think about landscaping, it’s easy to concentrate on plants and your lawn, but don’t forget how important paths are. The right paths will turn a simple backyard into a well-designed garden, and masonry paths make them look even better.
You probably already know kiln firing is required to produce brick. Care to guess how high the temperatures need to be to remove moisture and harden brick to withstand stress and pressure? If you guessed 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, you're right.
For hundreds of years, chimneys have been a vital part of heating many homes, and today's no exception. Whether it's for your boiler/heater for central heating, or a fireplace to keep out the chill, a mason can make sure you can count on your chimney.
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