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Alec Serowatka

Joisted Masonry vs. Masonry Non-Combustible Buildings

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Joisted Masonry vs. Non-Combustible: Choose Right Construction

When you are constructing a commercial building, it's important to choose the right type of construction based on your needs. Joisted Masonry, which uses durable masonry walls and wood or steel for floors and roofs, offers cost efficiency and...

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Joisted Masonry: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction and Classification

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Joisted Masonry: Construction Guide

Joisted masonry is a construction method that uses fire-resistant walls made of materials like brick or stone, combined with wooden floors and roofs....

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Untapping the Potential of Concrete Flooring in Modern Homes

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Concrete Floors in Homes: Modern, Durable and Customizable

Concrete flooring is becoming a popular choice for modern homes because it's durable, cost-effective, and versatile in style. Traditionally used in...

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Durable Duel: Polished Concrete vs Epoxy Flooring Showdown

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Polished Concrete vs Epoxy Flooring: Which is Better?

Polished concrete and epoxy flooring are two popular options for creating durable floors with a refined look. This guide helps you decide which is...

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What Is Brick Pointing and How Does It Affect Your Home?

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What Is Brick Pointing and How It Protects Your Home

Brick-pointing is very important for maintaining the structural integrity and beauty of your home. This process involves repairing and filling the...

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Masonry Drilling: Everything You Know

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Masonry Drilling Tips: Tools & Techniques

Masonry drilling is an important skill in both construction and various DIY projects. This process involves creating holes in materials like brick,...

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A monochrome image displaying a worker on scaffolding engaged in stucco remediation on the exterior of a building. The worker is wearing a hooded jacket and using a tool on the wall. The APS Masonry logo is superimposed in the center, and the text

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Stucco Remediation: Key Pros and Cons for Homeowners

Protect your home with APS Masonry's expert stucco remediation. In many parts of Pennsylvania, seasonal weather patterns, such as heavy rain,...

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A black and white image of a room showcasing a contrast between materials, with a large exposed brick wall on one side and a wooden floor on the other, representing the comparison topic

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Wood vs Brick Houses: Pros and Cons

Choosing the right material for your home is one of the most important decisions you'll make.

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