Omega Masonry Brick & Mortar Contractor Blog
Welcome to the Omega Masonry blog. Omega is a brick and mortar contractor and expert stone mason offering a wide range of services including Mailbox Repair, Stucco Mailbox Repairs, Brick Mailbox Repair, Outdoor Fireplace & Fire Pits, Outdoor Grills & BBQ Pits, Built in Grills & Outdoor Kitchen, Brick Masonry, Stone Masonry, Retaining Wall Repair, Chimney Repair, Hardscapes Design, Stone Landscape Borders, Stone & Brick Patios, Stucco Work & Repairs, more.
From our Plano corporate headquarters we service the entire Dallas Forth Worth area including McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Allen, Carrollton, The Colony, Addison, Rockwall, Richardson, Arlington, Little Elm, Rowlett, Murphy, Lucas, Parker, Wylie, Fairview, Lewisville, Anna, Coppell, Flower Mound, Celina Little Elm, Irving, Princeton, Highland Village, Melissa, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Preston Hollow, Allen, Las Colinas, Highland Park, Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, Dallas County, Rockwall County, and Tarrant County. Unlike many local contractors we are a true A to Z company offering emergency service, repairs, build, design and restoration. If you want the best for you home, don’t settle for less, call the expert stone masons of Omega Masonry!
Advantages of Stucco Sided Home in Texas
If you are looking for a great exterior siding for your Texas home, then don’t overlook the simplicity of stucco. As a favorite home exterior choice in the southwestern US for many years, it a perfect choice when revamping –or initially building- your home’s exterior. As a home exterior that has stood the tests of time, stucco provides a unique, stylish siding for your home, and allows you a great deal of flexibility [...]
Brick Repair or Rebuild: That is the Question
As you drive through many neighborhoods in the regions of Texas, you will see many homes and businesses that chose to use brick. And why not? Brick is one of the most durable exterior choices available – and has been for many years. However, being durable does not mean it never needs to be replaced – just that it requires considerably less maintenance and can withstand a great deal of force. However, there [...]
8 Reasons to Choose CMU Walls
Why should you opt for CMU walls for your next build? For many business owners in Texas there is no reason not to. After all, concrete masonry units (CMU) are one of the oldest and most reliable building materials available. They are typically made from products such as Portland cement, various aggregates like quartz or stones and water. They can be solid or hollow, and designed with either two or three voids, and [...]
Brick Mailbox Repairs and Maintenance
For most of us, checking the mail is a weekly, if not daily, activity. However, if your mailbox has ever been knocked down then you know the frustration of not having your mail or needing to make arrangements for receiving your mail. When your mailbox has been damaged, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unusable, then it is time to consider having a brick mailbox built. After all, there are many benefits of having a [...]
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
As Texans, we are all aware of the value of friendship and hospitality – after all, it’s the Southern way. We love having friends over for some Texas BBQ, sitting outdoors and enjoying a cool evening, and sharing time together on the patio or around the pool. However, with this friendliness also comes the need for our space. It is then that the adage gleaned from American poet Robert Frost, “Good fences make [...]
Why is Cast Stone Repair Important?
One may not think about cast stone repair as an important home maintenance job. Unless you have elaborate ornaments and trimmings on your house exteriors or you have a decorative garden full of monuments and water features, then you may not have the need for this job. On the other hand, beautifully designed homes with impressive architectural detail and well-planned gardens do need it. And since it’s the aesthetic quality of your home [...]
Why Professional Concrete Repair Is Necessary
Everybody think that concrete is tough but it still gets cracked over time. When that happens, then your driveway becomes unsightly and unsafe. You need to hire a qualified expert to provide concrete repair services for you. If the concrete is damaged, you have at least two options to restore it. You may either repair or replace it, depending on what method is more suitable. Here is where the role of expert concrete contractors [...]
What Is Stone Masonry?
Stonemasons are craftsmen who work with stones to create homes, buildings and structures. They know how to manipulate, shape, polish and carve the stones into a specific design. This also includes stone features like the installation of retaining walls, chimneys, and patios. A stone masonry contractor is able to handle natural and manufactured stone to create different installations and even a home. Types of Stone Masonry There are two main classifications of stone [...]
Benefits of a Masonry Patio for Your Texas Landscape
School’s out, the days are longer and the time for entertaining is in full swing. But no matter how much one may enjoy having friends over, there is often one issue that can make it challenging to host a crowd – having enough room! After all, most of our home kitchens can only comfortably seat a small handful of people. Fortunately, there is a solution. Have a patio built. By having a masonry [...]