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When you think of a brick, you’ll most likely think of the traditional burnt clay brick used for the exterior of most houses. And while the burnt clay brick is the most abundant brick type, there exist many more varieties that are used for a range of applications. Each of these bricks has their own…
Don’t settle for shoddy mortar. Try applying a whole new finish to your mortar joints. The design of the mortar can influence the wall’s entire appearance. Plus, the different styles can provide various degrees of water-resistance. Take a gander at the different mortar finishes available in this month’s infographic. At Hitchcock and King, we help…
OK, so 2020 might not be panning out exactly as we planned and those trips to the beach might have to be put on hold, but that doesn’t mean the summer’s a write off! Everyone knows the best summer evenings are spent in your garden with a barbecue, anyway. Oh, you don’t have a barbecue?…
Bricks are used for construction year-round, owing to their strength, versatility and longevity, but do you know the differences between the varieties and their ideal uses? Here we’re looking at the most common bricks that are used in construction so that you can have a better idea of which is more suited to your construction….