Summer is the most exciting season for most people with school vacation, planned vacation from work and just the warm weather of summer brightening up everyone’s mood. In Massachusetts this is especially a season to look forward to with all of the long winters we have. Summer is a time to relax, soak up the sun or head down the beach. In addition to making yourself feel good, you can also work on some home improvement masonry projects that the warm weather allows. Below are three masonry projects you should consider to add extra relaxation to your summer as well as enhancing the look of your home.

Patios

Patios are a great addition for your backyard that make your home look great and gives you a peaceful place to enjoy the warm weather of summer. What is great about patios is the ability to design them to your liking as you can add fire place to them, tables, chairs, walls, etc. When you are going to consider getting a patio installed, think of how it will be used. Let your mason contractor know, and they will help pick out the perfect building material that will fit your needs. While you are researching and considering what type of patio to have in your yard, make sure that it fits well with the look of your home so everything flows together.

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are masonry masterpieces that will transform your home into a captivating backdrop of home elegance. If your back yard has areas of sloped terrain or does not have any borders you may want to consider a retaining wall. Not only do these walls make your boring incline into a charming character filled area but it will serve a functional purpose. With proper size and proportions you can contain any slopping terrain from making your backyard looking like a construction site.

Repointing

If you have any brick additions to your home whether it be stairs, a driveway or a brick walkway you may want to consider repointing the brick this summer. Repointing is a simple process that will make your brick look good as new even if the piece was installed years ago. Be sure to ask your mason contractor for recommendations on repointing or contact us directly! What is great about this process is that it is a fairly easy process that makes your yard look complete.

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