Using Mosaic Tiles Throughout Your Home

Using Mosaic Tiles Throughout Your Home

From ceramic to glass and everything in between, mosaic tiles are a timeless design element ideal for any room.  The endless combinations of colors, shapes, sizes and materials—from intricate, elegant waterjet mosaics to mixed-material creations with marble and wood,...
Masonry arches Part Two

Masonry arches Part Two

Brick masonry arches are a common feature in architectural design that have been used for centuries.  Here are the main types of brick masonry arches, each with unique characteristics and applications.   Parabolic Arch A parabolic arch is a type of arch that has...
Masonry arches Part One

Masonry arches Part One

Brick masonry arches are a common feature in architectural design that have been used for centuries.  Here are the main types of brick masonry arches, each with unique characteristics and applications.   Segmental Arch The segmental arch is a type of brick...
Pillars

Pillars

A pillar is any isolated, vertical structure used in architecture or construction to serve an aesthetic or structural purpose in a building.  They are often referred to as a pier, column, or post and can be built from a wide array of materials, including wood, stone,...
Cinderblock versus Concrete Block

Cinderblock versus Concrete Block

A concrete block, also known as a cinder block in North American English, breeze block in British English, concrete masonry unit (CMU), or by various other terms, is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction.  Concrete and cinder blocks are...