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!
Interesting Facts about Cast Stone Repair
Cast stones have found a lot of architectural uses since the 12th century. Up to this time and day, this concrete product is widely used as ornaments and trimmings to add to the aesthetic features of many outdoor structures. It is also the reason why cast stone repair is highly in demand as these masonry elements need proper care and maintenance. Cast stones can be repaired in a number of ways although each [...]
Brick Patch Repair
If you think you need brick patch repair, you have come to the right place. We offer a professional brick repair service to restore your home’s exterior to its former glory. If you have unsightly cracks and chips, we can make your brick look new again. The first step to brick patch repair is figuring out exactly what the damage is. One of our professional brick masonry contractors will come to assess your [...]
Keeping Your Home’s Concrete Floor Pristine
Concrete flooring has become increasingly popular in residential settings. Concrete contractors have long specialized in the industrial applications of concrete flooring, but as more homeowners become privy to the benefits of this floor type there has been a heightened demand for residential concrete floor laying. 5 Reasons to Consider Concrete Flooring for Any Area of Your Home You might be thinking that a flooring material so commonly used in industrial fields has no [...]
Does Your Structure Need Concrete Repair After a Fire?
One of concrete's strongest selling points is its durability. Concrete is very resistant to the elements, including fire, so the risk of damage sustained by a concrete structure during a fire is often minimal. However, this does not mean that some concrete repair isn't necessary after the flames have been extinguished and the smoke has cleared. What Damage Could Make Concrete Repair Necessary After a Fire? Cracking and spalling of the concrete surface [...]
Screen Wall Repairs – Masonry in Texas
DEALING WITH SCREEN WALL REPAIRS Mishap and inattentiveness cause most screen wall issues. For one thing, screen walls are inspected far less often than the brick walls around our homes. Nonetheless, privacy walls are constantly bombarded by geophysical elements such as soil erosion, pooling water, freeze/thaw conditions and other weather events. For that reason, like our homes, they should be examined on a yearly basis. If your examination shows that you need screen [...]
Types of Concrete Repair
When calling for concrete repair, it is best to have an idea of what you are getting into. For example, there are many different kinds of concrete repair. Each type is best used in relation with a certain type of damage. Slab Jacking Sometimes a poor subbase or soil erosion can cause your driveway to sink in multiple areas. Slab Jacking is a way to bring the surface back up. It uses a [...]
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 [...]
Should You Consider Stucco Repair a DIY Job?
Stucco repair is not exactly a do-it-yourself job. However, a lot of homeowners attempt to do away with it using the kits that are sold at hardware stores. But this is only possible if the damage is minimal. However, it is always best to call the professionals if there are underlying structural damage on the surface or if mold starts to proliferate. There are ways to determine if the stucco damage merits the [...]
A Lesson from Concrete Contractors: Is My Concrete Settling or Heaving?
The settling and heaving of concrete are the two most common culprits behind cracks appearing on the surface of a concrete structure. Oftentimes, individuals need the eyes of their local concrete contractors to verify what the cause behind the cracking is. Still, it doesn’t hurt to know the difference between settling and cracking. When you know what to look for, you can call in the professionals sooner and tackle the problem early on. Is [...]