Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

The structural performance of a single-story, wood-stud frame with brick veneer during a Jan. 26 shake-table test at the University of California, San Diego, offered no surprises. However, the ...

Brick and stone masonry have served as reliable and valuable elements of commercial building projects for centuries, gracing urban and rural landscapes since time immemorial. Building Teams have ...

These inventive building products are more than just another brick in the wall. LafargeHolcim’s high-performing low-carbon concrete comes in a range of formulations that results in 30% to 100% less ...

Remodeling an outdated fireplace with natural stone used to be a hassle. For starters, it meant cutting through floor joists and building a new support system to hold up the additional weight of thick ...

The most welcoming backyards often have one thing in common: spaces designed for everyday living. One landscaping style ...

We all remember the litigation nightmare surrounding synthetic stucco or EIFS (exterior insulation finish systems) in the recent past. Now, commentators worry that Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer, ...