No limit Brick and stone

08/23/2026

Developers don’t just evaluate materials - they evaluate schedules, labour, logistics, and risk.

Our integrated wall system simplifies construction by reducing the number of components required to complete the building envelope.

The goal isn’t simply to build greener.

It’s to build smarter.

08/23/2026

Bricklaying is one of those trades that stays with you for life.

The skill, pride and experience built over decades on the trowel can’t be learned overnight. Every wall, house and building carries a little bit of the person who built it.

For the bricklayers here, what made you choose the trade and what keeps you proud to be part of it?

08/01/2026

Grinded out this whole wall and replaced about 150 deteriorated brick. Reinstalled historical lime mortar back in to create another seamless look and to provide another 50 plus years on this wall.

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(651)333-0417 Josh

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07/21/2026

Chimney Saddle (Cricket) Water Diversion System

This model illustrates the installation of a chimney saddle, commonly referred to as a cricket, positioned on the high-slope side of a brick chimney. The saddle creates a peaked, ridged diversion surface designed to prevent rainwater and debris from pooling behind the wide back wall of the masonry structure. By redirecting runoff smoothly around the sides of the chimney, this architectural feature protects the roof deck and flashing from water pe*******on and long-term moisture damage.

Key Elements

Saddle (cricket): A peaked, triangular metal structure installed on the upslope side of the chimney to divert water runoff to either side.

Brick chimney stack: The vertical masonry structure extending through the roof that requires specialized water-shedding components at its base.

Flashing: Layered metal strips installed along the junction of the brickwork and roof shingles to create a watertight seal.

Concrete chimney cap: A solid concrete slab sealing the top of the brickwork to protect the internal masonry from weather exposure.

Clay flue liners: Two rectangular ceramic openings extending through the cap to safely exhaust combustion gases.

Overall Analysis

The model provides a clear visual demonstration of how modifying the geometry of a roof intersection prevents water accumulation against flat barriers. By integrating a sloped cricket with tiered metal flashing, gravity-driven runoff is successfully guided past vulnerable joints and down the main roof slope. This configuration highlights standard building practices essential for maintaining structural integrity and preventing leaks around roof pe*******ons.

07/20/2026

stucco over brick that was painted. Simple. Add lathe and tapcons and your ready for your next cladding.

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(651)333-0417 Joshua

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07/20/2026

Ripped up existing flagstone and relayed it, built the 2 columns in front of the house, now just waiting for cap stone and a good acid wash to clean up the stone.

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07/01/2026

Stuccod a failing block wall. Tapcons and metal lathe with a hearty 1in browncoat. With homemade type s mortar for ultimate strength. Another 10 year Craftsman warranty on this product.

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Full Service Masonry/Stucco Contractor. Specializes in Chimney Repair and Historical Restoration

06/07/2026

Sides were deteriorated, but not enough to warrant a new patio.

We tapconned lathe to the side and gave it a hearty browncoat, and finished it with a freestyle texture.

We are all things Masonry.

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Josh at (651)333-0417

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05/29/2026

Cross-Sectional Diagram of a Stone Retaining Wall with Patio Interface

This technical illustration provides a detailed cross-sectional view ("Wall section") of a stone retaining wall structure designed to interface with an elevated patio. The diagram highlights the subterranean foundation, internal structural reinforcement, and surface material composition necessary for building a durable, load-bearing outdoor wall. It serves as an educational guide for masonry, landscape architecture, and residential construction.

Key Components

Limestone Cap: The topmost finished layer, measuring 3 inches thick, 15 inches wide overall, and providing a 13-inch internal seating dimension. It acts as a protective and aesthetic cover for the wall.

Ledge Stone Facing: The decorative and structural exterior stone veneer forming the vertical face of the wall, which stands at a total height of 21 inches from the concrete base to the bottom of the cap.

Filler Block: A 4" x 8" x 16" concrete block used as a structural backing interface between the ledger stone and the elevated patio sub-base.

Concrete Footing: A 7-1/2 inch thick solid concrete foundation poured to a width of 15 inches directly under the wall, extending outward to a total width of 24 inches at the base.

1/2" Rebar & Crosspiece: Steel reinforcement bars embedded within the concrete footing, elevated 1/2 inch from the bottom, to provide tensile strength and prevent structural cracking.

Gravel Base: A 4-inch deep compacted gravel sub-base layer underneath the concrete footing to facilitate proper drainage and prevent frost heaving.

Patio Layering: Illustrates the relationship between the wall and the adjacent patio, showcasing the surface pavers sitting on top of a deep, well-draining gravel bed that sits 13 inches below the limestone cap.

Design Summary

The diagram effectively communicates the multi-layered engineering required for reliable landscape masonry. By illustrating the exact dimensions and spatial relationships between the gravel drainage base, reinforced concrete footing, internal filler blocks, and finished stone elements, it demonstrates how to properly manage structural loads and soil transitions. The inclusion of precise measurements (such as the 24-inch total base width and 21-inch wall height) makes this an invaluable reference for ensuring long-term stability in residential outdoor design.

05/26/2026

HOT DAM!: Hoover Dam lit up in red, white, and blue for Memorial Day weekend with a massive American flag draped across the landmark ahead of the America250 celebration. The patriotic display will shine nightly through July 4.