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Q: What stone is used for cobblestone?

• <div><p>Cobblestone can be made from many different types of stones but the most common ones, by far, are granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone. If you are laying a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-paver-patio-cost.htm">brick paver patio</a> or other such project, the medium is different. It&rsquo;s rare, but cobblestone can also be made from marble, slate, jasper, and other types of rock. Technically, you can make cobblestone from almost any type of rock, but if it is weather-resistant and stands the test of time is another question entirely. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to limewash or whitewash brick?

• <div><p>The choice between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/limewash-vs-whitewash.htm">limewash vs. whitewash</a> brick depends on aesthetic preference and the desired outcome. Whitewashing creates a softer, more opaque finish, suitable for a rustic or shabby-chic look. Since the solution is paint-based, you can use it on painted brick, unlike limewash. Limewashing offers a more natural, textured appearance, allowing the brick's texture to shine while providing a breathable, protective coating. Conversely, whitewashing is also more forgiving when it comes to application, while limewashing requires more skill but offers a more traditional and durable finish.</p></div>

Q: Can you use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick?

• <div><p>You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick&mdash;just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.</p></div>

Q: 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>

Q: What does a mason do?

• <div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
JJ Sousa is my trusted mason for any all indoor/outdoor work. They can do so much more than just masonry as well! Recently they came up with a great design for a 40â granite outdoor staircase and a large outdoor patio with natural earth stones. They also solved a lot of drainage/flooding...
JJ Sousa Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2023
Claudio and his team were wonderful! I had lots of questions for him while picking out the stone at the distributor. He always replied promptly. We were tight on the cabinet install due to need to install a steel beam. This required precise templating, and Claudio was able to understand the...
Coastal Counters & Cabinets
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Reviewed in April 2023
Working with Tyler from Four Seasons was a good experience and I'm so glad to have found him. He is knowledgeable, about his trade, very good at masonry/hardscaping/landscaping, and easy to work with. The stone-faced and bluestone-topped steps he built for my house look beautiful. Tyler...
Winters Four Seasons, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Sam and his crew did a great job with our driveway that was 82 feet of more ruts and rocks than driveway. I really appreciated the way they took care to grade, fill and lay down a proper gravel base before installing the 3” layer of asphalt. They were done in less than a day and left the yard...
MODERN PAVING
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Reviewed in March 2017
John at Affordable Quality Kitchen & Stone did a great job. I own Fall River Real Estate & Rentals and John has done over two dozen kitchens for me and my customers. John and his team are very patient and professional through the whole process from design to install. They are on schedule and on...
Affordable Quality Kitchens & Stone
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Professional Landscaping to remove an existing irregular rock retaining walll and install a block retaining wall in our driveway.We could not be any more pleased with the work Larry's company provided. Larry visited by home with Chris (One of his employees) to see what needed to be...
Professional Tree & Landscape Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2015
Did a beautiful job lots of cutting around things the tile was stone so more difficult.. Faucet needed extra attention as well as outside connection. . I feel he have us great service and did a fantastic job I love my kitchen now!. Very nice to talk to and very professional. Will have back to do...
Uncle Wayne’s Ceramic Tile and Stone
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Reviewed in January 2015
My wife and I met with at least 5 other kitchen design firms, a friend of ours after hearing me complain about the other designers finally decided to give me the name of his contractor and the name of Lisa Riley at Riley Kitchen. My friend never gives referrals, but this time he saw the agony I...
RILEY KITCHEN & BATH
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Reviewed in November 2012
The wall was built within two days. 3/4 stone was laid as a footing, leveled and the blocks were layed interlocking up to 2 FT. A cap was glued on the top completing the wall. We then had a 6 ft fence put up behind the new retaing wall for privicy.
MORGADO LANDSCAPE & NURSERY CO
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Reviewed in September 2012
From our first meeting with Charlene in the office to meeting Bill, the owner, at a stone yard to pick out our slab of stone, to installation, everything went so smoothly. Bill is the ultimate professional and gave us great advice. We wanted a tile backsplash and although Superior doesn't do...
Countertops By Superior Inc
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