Masonry Contractor
— Wichita
There's nothing like masonry for a look that’s solid, sophisticated, elegant, and clean.
At B&B Builders, we have maintained and developed our knowledge and experience with all kinds of masonry.
You can transform your home with help from Wichita’s outdoor fireplace and kitchen building experts at B&B! We can turn your home into a beautiful work of art with brick, stone, or other masonry materials. Let’s take a look into the three key components of masonry and find what will best work for you.
What is Masonry?
Masonry is the building of a structure with stone or brick held together by mortar. It can make use of many materials, such as cut or tumbled stone, brick, marble, limestone, concrete blocks and more. Masonry can be either built as a freestanding solid structure, or applied as a surface veneer to an underlying framework.
So, whether you want a fresh look for your home or building, or are looking to build something new, the timeless elegance of brick or stone is within reach. Contact B&B Builders, a leading masonry contractor in Wichita, today to discuss what our masons can do for your project.
Brick
If you’re into a traditional feel, or enjoy color and pattern, consider brick. Due to its origins as fired clay, there are hundreds of color variations in brick, most often vibrant reds or mixed variations of browns.
Not only do bricks come in just about any tone and shade, bricks are durable and secure. Brick can last decades and remain standing strong. It doesn’t burn or become a home for bugs and termites, it doesn’t require paint or much in the way of maintenance, and bricks are readily available. It truly is an ideal material.
Brick masonry may seem expensive at first, but it needs so little maintenance, you end up spending less over time.
Stone
Somehow both timeless and trendy, stone is a beautiful choice for a home or business. Though it’s a bit pricier, stone is a durable and dependable material. You can see beautiful works of stone throughout time and throughout the world. It’s been around for ages, and making a comeback for its unique look, especially as an accent material.
The tricky thing to stone is getting the right stones. Some kinds of stone last longer than others. It is also more popular in warmer states because a colder climate can cause damage and cracking. Stone is gorgeous but be aware: it can also require a lot of attention, maintenance, and repairs.
Concrete
Typically, commercial buildings and locations use concrete masonry. It’s not as versatile when it comes to residential use, but for commercial use, it’s a great resource. Concrete is extremely durable and stands tall for quite some time, around 50-100 years. Concrete does require some maintenance, but fortunately can be sprayed with sealant to protect it and minimize water damage.
Longevity and Maintenance
Masonry walls are very strong and can last a long, long time, but to retain their full strength and beauty, it does require some maintenance. Water is masonry's worst enemy; it can leave stains, erode mortar joints and sometimes the rock itself, and cause cracking. As a top masonry contractor in Wichita, we recommend checking it after any heavy rain or inclement weather. As the mortar ages and weathers, it will eventually need to be re-pointed. Re-pointing is when we go in to dig out and replace any weak or damaged areas. B&B has experience in the proper techniques and mortar mixes to re-point correctly; if you should find cracks or water damage, talk to us about re-pointing before water intrusion makes the damage any worse.
Cleaning: Keep your project free of dirt and grime with a good washing at least once a year. Because water can damage masonry, cleaning can get tricky. Use water minimally and at low pressure low-pressure water with some detergent in order to keep the masonry clean. For stains, use a muriatic acid (2 parts)/water (1part) as a cleaning agent.
Contact us today to learn more about our masonry contractor services in Wichita. If you need an outdoor kitchen or fireplace builder you can count on B&B builders!
