Everything old is new again. So the saying goes, and it’s more true now than ever when it comes to thin brick veneer. For homeowners and professionals alike, its ability to evoke a sense of heritage while embracing modern aesthetics makes it a timeless addition to all settings. THE BIRTH OF THIN BRICK VENEER As the once labor-intensive and time-consuming …
The Origins of Building Bricks
Building bricks are as old as man’s desire to stop moving! Of course, this makes perfect sense-after food, what mattered more than shelter? And from this basic instinct to survive, an eleven-thousand-year-old tradition was born. Basic Beginnings and Early Improvements Archaeologists can date back the earliest known bricks to about 9000 BC. These were hand-molded from basic mud and dried …
Using Reclaimed Stone for Your Patio or Walkway
When most people think of antique stone, they think of reclaimed cobblestones that were used in streets, as well as reclaimed curbing laid flat for borders. However, by the way these products are naturally formed, they are not ideal-as they can be uneven, and nobody wants a wobbly chair or table on their outdoor living space. There are many other …
All (Cobbled) Roads Lead to Rome: Origins of Antique Cobblestones
When you are walking the streets of Boston or NYC and admiring the antique cobblestone pavers, take a moment and thank the Roman Empire for helping make it happen. Although we often think of European cobblestone alleyways, the origins of antique cobblestone roads go back much further. Building an Empire While cobblestones can be dated back as far as 5000 …