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!
Questions to Ask Professional Concrete Contractors
Hiring concrete contractors can be difficult due to lack of time or experience. If you have never had to hire a concrete contractor before, you might not know what to expect and, therefore, may not know the proper questions to ask when looking for experiencing great concrete contractors. While it is easy to assume that all concrete contractors are made equally, this is a dangerous assumption to make. All contractors vary in quality due [...]
Ask the Concrete Contractors: What Causes Concrete to Crack?
Has a crack in your driveway, the sidewalk in front of your home, front porch, or even the foundation of your home suddenly captured your attention? Professional concrete contractors know why these cracks form, but the average person doesn’t. So, we’re here today to explain the causes behind the two types of cracks in concrete: active and dormant concrete cracks. Difference between Active and Dormant Concrete Cracks Active cracks are called such because they [...]
Common Problems in Masonry Repair
Brick and stone buildings are generally very durable and may last for centuries. However, no matter how well you build a structure, defects are bound to show up sooner or later. That’s when you need to call a masonry repair service. To help speed up the repair process, you should gain a better understanding of the problems that you commonly face when your buildings start to show signs of defect. This article will provide [...]
Brick Wall Mason: Installing a Brick Veneer
Brick veneers are a very aesthetic form of brick wall masonry. They also provide a good level of protection against fire. If you are interested in installing a brick veneer for the exterior of your home, our brick wall mason can help you take on this project. There are many tools the brick wall masons have that you probably do not have in your home. The process begins when the brick mason visits the [...]
How to find a good Stone Masonry Contractor
One of the first challenges you will encounter when building or renovating your home or property is finding a good contractor. It is not just about hiring an experienced contractor, but it is also about finding the right fit for you. This is especially true when it comes to stone masonry contractors because it is a specialization that not all contractors can do. In fact, stonemasons are considered both artists and workers due [...]
Watching Out for Potential Masonry Repairs in Texas
Your home is your retreat from dealing with the stressors of the workday. As such, you need it to be a safe haven. Unfortunately, that is not always the case – especially if your home is in need of repairs. In the Texas area a common architectural need is masonry repairs. No one likes to think about needing structural repairs to their home, but they are often part of home ownership. However, by [...]
Why Do You Need a Cast Stone Repair Expert?
Cast stones are masonry materials that look exactly as natural stones but are not as tough. Although they are attached in the same manner as carved stone, they need special care and maintenance. Cast stone repair should be carried out immediately at the first signs of damage to ensure the long life of these architectural ornaments. Cast stone repair should only be performed by experts for a number of reasons, although the most [...]
Don’t Let Your Mailbox Blues Get You Down: Contractor for Mailbox Repair in Plano, TX
Is your once-proud Plano mailbox looking a little worse for wear? Maybe it's been bumped by a car, succumbed to harsh weather, or simply suffers from the passage of time. Whatever the reason, a damaged mailbox can be an eyesore and even a security risk. But fear not, homeowners in Plano, TX! There's no need to replace your entire mailbox when a skilled contractor for mailbox repair in Plano, TX can bring it [...]
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 [...]