Concrete & Masonary in Hillsborough , Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Chapel Hill areas, NC
Concrete & Masonary
We specialize in masonry stone work install and restoration. As stone masonry installer and repair contractors, we can handle all stone projects from residential to large scale commercial. We have the resources to restore century’s old buildings, museums, high rise apartments and commercial buildings.
Whether you want a strong, long-lasting cladding wall , or are just looking to create a more rustic atmosphere in your home, you can’t go wrong with stone masonry. Our stone wall installers in triangle and triad counties have extensive experience working with stone materials and can design the perfect wall that falls within your budgetary requirements.
Adding masonry stones on the outside of your home is a great way to add some rustic charm to your property.
As part of our brick facing services near NC state we equip homes with stone veneer siding. We’ll start by washing,cleaning and matching the stones and laying them on a surface to test the design. Next, we’ll apply mortar to the wall before bringing in the stone veneer pieces. We’ll finish off by cleaning the face and joints and sealing the wall, making sure that each piece is secured in place. You’ll be left with beautiful home facing stonework that will last for decades!
It’s easy to neglect the importance of your front steps — most homeowners don’t realize their value until they start to disintegrate or fall into disrepair. Whether you have a few cracks or entire missing steps, a broken-down set of front steps poses a safety hazard and negatively impacts your home value.
Our installers will start by measuring the “rise and run,” or the height and width of the steps. Next, they will install riser forms to help outline the height of the stairs. Finally, they will fill the insides of the steps with rubble and then concrete. Once the concrete is set, the riser forms are removed and the concrete is finished off with a trowel. We’ll complete the project by clearing any cracks and smoothing the surfaces, leaving you with a beautiful new set of steps!
Masonry
Surrounding your home with nice landscape can quickly elevate the atmosphere of your yard. This will also give your residence a more welcoming look. You want to make sure that the moisture in the soil doesn’t leak and affect the foundation of your home. That’s where retaining walls come in.
Upon arriving at your home, our estimators will conduct a assessment to determine the best type of retaining wall. This involves considering several factors, such as:
The type of material contained (sand, soil, clay, etc.)
The desired height of the wall
Substances above the wall
The angle of the ground
Sidewalks were designed to keep people safe, they happen to come with their own set of risks. Some of the most common causes of accidents for pedestrians include cracked, uneven, and slippery sidewalks. If someone trips on your walkway or the sidewalk by your property, you may be held responsible. Thus, it’s important to make sure that the pathways outside of your home are free of cracks, crevices, puddles, or anything else that could lead to injury.
Repairing or even installing a new sidewalk protects both yourself and pedestrians while increasing the value of your property.
BuildRite LLC has one of the most experienced teams of masonry specialists and workers in Raleigh , Durham , Hillsborough and Chapel Hill,serving the industry since 1997 .
Masonry Heaters
The only thing that distinguishes a masonry heater from any others, is the ability to store a large amount of heat, burning a large charge of wood without overheating your house. The heat is stored in the masonry walls of refract brick in thermal mass, and then slowly radiates into your house for the next 24 to 36 hours.
The average energy demand of your house will be quite low. For most of the time, it may require only 1 to 2 kW of heat. For most conventional wood stoves, this is below their “critical burn rate”, or the point where they start to smolder.
Masonry heaters fill the bill perfectly. If you need even a very small amount of heat, such as between seasons when you simply want to take off the chill, you simply burn a smaller fuel charge yet you still burn it quickly. The large surface is never too hot to touch. You have a premium radiant heating system with a comfort level that simply cannot be equaled by convection or forced air systems.
We bring all their expertise and knowledge to every project we undertake.from cladding , thin veneer , walls, floors , fireplaces ,decks, etc.
When you get in touch with our team, a masonry specialist will visit your property and provide you with a professional advise and quote .
Fireplaces
How do you choose the best wood burning fireplace? What functions and features should a wood fireplace have?
The wood-burning fireplace has been the main method of heating homes for year. In many cases it is the piece that is considered to turn a building into a real house. Even though we are in the 21st century, this type of heating has not lost its relevance.
The use of wood for heating still has many advantages, from the creation of a special ambiance and decor, to the independence of the monthly bills paid to the gas or electricity network.
As long as you are willing to always maintain the fire, you will enjoy a wonderful experience with a wood burning fireplace.
No other form of heating during the cold season can give you the same feeling.
However, in order to be able to enjoy the best results, and to relieve yourself of many frustrations related largely to the lighting and maintenance of the fire, it is necessary to choose the best wood fireplace for your home.
Otherwise, the moments spent next to it will be bitter memories, not pleasant at all, not to mention the investment that will prove unhappy.
In the 21st century it can be much harder than in the past to find the best wood burning fireplace. This is because both the needs of the people and the supply on the market have diversified a lot.
Under these conditions, it may be quite difficult for you to choose one model or another. If you make an impulsive choice there are many chances to wake up with a product totally unsuitable for your real needs.
The classic material from which the most appreciated wood fireplaces are made is brick. If the space allows you to build a fireplace with an open mouth, without glass, we advise you to choose the brick.
Besides the fact that it is an ideal and very resistant material, it allows you to build the fireplace in several types of design, becoming a center of aesthetic interest in any house.
The place where you will actually supply the fire can be of two types: closed or open. You will make the choice taking into account first of all the safety factor.
This is the preferred option for those looking for a fireplace that works with as few risks as possible. During burning, there is no risk of the embers reaching the carpet or floor. Also pets or children have access to the fire.
The closure is made with a transparent glass door that allows you to admire the flames at will without having to worry about any unpleasant accidents.
It is a good option for a holiday home rather than a conventional home. No matter how pleasant it is to warm yourself directly on the flame, there are some disadvantages that would ruin your days in a normal house.
This is because the embers and sparks from the fireplace can easily fly on the floor and even on textiles. If you have pets or small children, it is good to avoid this type of fireplace. We could not ignore the noxious substances and odors that are released and that can permeate the walls and clothes.
When choosing the best wood burning fireplace, many are interested in the material from which it is made. Although this is an important aspect, the size of the fireplace also matters a lot. This can influence the efficiency of the fireplace.
The larger the fireplace, the more it will allow you to supply it with larger pieces of wood that will ensure a longer burning. The standard length of a fireplace is about 40 cm and is a reasonable option for most users.
In the case of wood-burning fireplaces that are designed to heat a single room, you will follow models with a smaller fireplace. This will help you save on the purchase price. Room fireplaces do not need a lot of power. That means that you can only supply as much wood as you need.
Models that have a larger fireplace are only suitable for very large homes that need a stronger fire. They can be fed with larger wood, but ignition as well as feeding the fire will be more difficult.
The wood fireplace will be an element that will definitely attract your attention. You can not ignore the way it will fit the rest of the design of the room or even your personality and tastes.
Fortunately, there are many models on the market with different styles, and it is very likely that you will find the one that suits you. Here are the most common:
• Classic – the easiest to find and most often approached because it fits most homes, different sizes, shapes and colors. Generally carries an air of sobriety.
• Minimalist – sophisticated with a very simplistic look, or on their own, in unique shapes, but keeping a minimalist pattern. It looks great in homes with a contemporary style.
• Rustic – Homes that want to keep a warm air in vintage style, can opt for a larger fireplace. Carefully decorated, it can completely transform the atmosphere of a room, not only thermally, but also aesthetically.
The mounting style, but also the place where you choose to install it will greatly influence your expenses. You need to know that there are models that are very easy to install. Once you have connected them to a nozzle, you can put it into operation without problems.
At the opposite pole are the models embedded in cast iron brick and that have to make their assembly more complex. If you are not an expert yourself, you will need to pay, in addition to the price, the labor of a specialist to install the fireplace.
Depending on where you are going to place the fireplace, you can choose between models for the corner of the room and models for the center of the wall.