It’s time to rethink the way we build American homes, before climate change forces us to,” writes M.S. in Construction ...

Nestled within the tranquil landscape of Anand, Vadodara, this brick and concrete home by JNM Creators exemplifies a seamless ...

What if we could use renewable concrete bricks to build new structures? It might not seem like it, but construction is one of the biggest drivers for greenhouse gases, which can cause global ...

A Trombe wall is a passive solar building feature that enhances ... it consists of a wall made from materials like brick, stone, or concrete, and a glass panel or polycarbonate sheet placed ...

bags of concrete mix according to the manufacturer ... weathering”) face brick (also called “common” or “building” brick) to ...

Masonry buildings older than 150 years didn’t ... This is why when you look at a brand-new brick or concrete block wall, the color of the mortar is uniform. It’s almost always some shade ...

While it’s not a danger in and of itself, efflorescence can be linked to excess moisture, mold growth, or poor drainage.

The 23rd SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 competition, hosted by SPEC MIX LLC was held during World of Concrete 2025, January 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brothers Cole and Forest Stamper laid 738 bricks in ...

Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other ...