Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

Are masonry fireboxes better than prefabricated ones?

• <div><p>Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.</p><p>Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.</p></div>

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Q: What are the benefits of a brick or stone fireplace?

• <div><p>They provide excellent heat retention and durability and add a classic aesthetic to a home.</p></div>

Q: Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home&rsquo;s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home&rsquo;s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

Q: What are different types of masonry?

• <div><p>Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.</p></div>

Q: Is masonry more expensive than concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it&rsquo;s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.</p></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent customer service explained everything they were doing. Responded quickly to any questions I had. Mark did a great job at installing my new cabinets! Highly recommend Daly Stone Designs
Daly Stone Design, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
I want to specify John, because they have small animal clinic there too. Dr. John is knowledgeable, friendly and he has a conservative approach to get the job done. I've been in horses all my life and I've had some vets where you go in and say, my horse is slightly off and they'll run a whole...
LIVE OAK ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Steve was an excellent worker and very professional. He completed the job quickly and on budget. We are thrilled with the results. Much better than boring old concrete. He created a very natural looking stone walkway and porch that blends into the environment. We highly recommend him to...
A Nature Encounter Company Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2013
We were promptly greeted when we arrived. We advised that we wanted pedicures. They asked us to give them about 5-10 minutes to get the stations set up and while we waited to pick the colors we wanted. We were seated in the massage chairs and got to soak our feet. The gentlemen we had working on...
Happy Nails 2
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Reviewed in April 2013
Overall the job went fine. He did what he said he would do which was mow the field and spread the gravel. He showed up on time and did the work quoted on. I liked the guy, he was friendly.
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"The concrete was removed and pavers were put in less than 3 days. They look great. Workers showed up early and worked constantly. They were very polite and answered any questions I had about the process. I knew exactly what to expect each day as the leader not only talked to me in person, but kept in touch via text."

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"The concrete was removed and pavers were put in less than 3 days. They look great. Workers showed up early and worked constantly. They were very polite and answered any questions I had about the process. I knew exactly what to expect each day as the leader not only talked to me in person, but kept in touch via text."

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