STONE MASONRY

Stone Installation, Repair & Restoration

Stone is unsurpassed in its beauty and strength, making it one of the best possible choices for many applications in the Las Vegas construction industry. Whether you are looking for interior or exterior stonework, a beautiful stone wall, outdoor stone fireplace, stone fire pit, stone pool deck, or a new retaining wall, working with the professional masons at Masonry Las Vegas will get you results. Our professional masons offer a variety of styles and looks to make your home stand out!

Stone Installation

Our professional knowledge and skills in the field of stone masonry sets us apart from others. If you’re looking for local masons, or professional masons in Las Vegas who are able to provide a wide range of stone masonry services, contact our professionals. We have unparalleled experience and knowledge in working with brick, stone, and CMUs. We’re committed to delivering excellent results. If you’re concerned about the cost of a project, we’ll work with you to find solutions within your budget.

Restoration

Hiring the right local masonry company is important in getting a great stone installation; however, we also offer stone restoration services. If your property already has masonry and you need stone restoration service, we can renew the aesthetics and practical benefits of your stone masonry. We can offer you the most competent and experienced restoration services in the Las Vegas area.

Stone masonry repair

In addition to our restoration services, our experts offer repair services that can restore the appearance of your masonry, and maintain the strength and reliability of your stone wall or other structures. We offer all types of masonry services from new stone installations, to stone repair and restoration services, and are dedicated to keep your property looking its best. Our goal is to make sure that you get masonry done right!

Interior Stonework

Our professionals provide exterior services for your property, but we also offer a variety of interior stonework solutions that will bring a new level of strength and aesthetics to the interior of your business or home. Whether you want to install a stone arch, create a stunning stone fireplace, a stone feature wall, or any other stone structure, call our professionals to design the perfect element and install it quickly and affordably. No project is too big or too small for our experts.

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Bond stones and other stone masonry information

When a structure or wall is built of stone, bond stones are placed within the wall to hold the structure together. A bond stone is often called a “tie stone” or a “through stone.” These stones extend across the entire width of the wall- from the inside of the wall to the outside. Stone walls are generally built in two layers with bond stones running through those layers, which holds them together preventing them from cracking or splitting in the middle. The spaces in between are usually filled with crushed stone with the connecting stones evenly spread across the entire surface of the wall, which makes the whole wall a solid object. Bond stones are critical in stone masonry.

Rubble masonry uses rough, unhammered, stones. The thickness of the joints in this type of masonry is often irregular, making the stonework appear rugged and rough. Rubble masonry can generally be divided into three categories: dry rubble masonry, squared rubble masonry, and random rubble masonry. Random stone masonry is the cheapest and roughest type of masonry, and uses stones that are not uniform. These different sized stones and shapes form the structure and the gaps are filled with mortar. Squared stone masonry uses stones that are pounded into a square shape, which creates fairly uniform stones. Finally, dry rubble masonry uses a variety of stones, which fit together and eliminate the need for mortar. For this type of masonry, the wall height should not exceed six meters.

Another type of masonry is Ashlars masonry, which is more expensive and uses fine-shaped stones. Unlike rubble masonry, all stones, joint thickness, and other aspects are uniform, which creates a wall that looks good and remains strong. The joints of Ashlars masonry are tightly sealed with lime mortar or concrete. Ashlars masonry is often used in architectural buildings, pillars, bridges, and other massive structures.​

What does a stone mason do? Stonemasons use stones, brick, cement, concrete blocks, and natural and artificial stone to build bridges, sidewalks, walls, fences, and other structures out of the stone-like materials. Oftentimes, masons specialize in one material - for example brick masons or stone masons. Stonemasons build stone structures like walls, arches, piers, and create stone walkways or fashion tanks, vats, and floors. The possibilities are endless.

A mason's primary tools are simple: a hammer and chisel, which they use to shape the stones and join them together to create masterful and ornate structures. Stonemasons generally start with a stone block that has been cut from a larger solid natural stone. Masons take this rough stone and shape it into precise shapes to be used in forming solid structures, monuments, or sculptures. The work of a skilled mason can last for centuries. For example, just look at the ancient buildings and aqueducts of Rome, or the castles of Europe.