Long Island Masonry: Built To Stand The Test Of Time

Look at all of the ancient ruins in the world. The Egyptian Sphinx; the temples in Athens and Coliseum in Rome ancient Mayan cities and Aztec temples; the Great Wall of China. What do all of these structures have in common?

They were made of stone and brick. They were crafted by masons.

Structures crafted with stone by expert masons can last for centuries, much longer than any wooden structure can without constant maintenance. Initially it may seem that a stone or brick home is more expensive, but over the life of it the maintenance costs are very low in comparison to an equivalent structure made of wood. Wood falls apart. Wood can catch fire. Wood will snap under high winds. Wood is also vulnerable to termites and carpenter ants.

Stone and brick carry no such flaws. Masons use materials that are both stronger and more durable than wood. Stone and brick structures are much better insulators than wooden structures, which serves to keep the weather and noise from the outside from coming inside. You won’t have to replace stone, but wood will eventually have to be replaced.

Homes are now being built out of concrete and steel reinforcement. This has all of the benefits of a stone structure with a significant decrease in cost, in part because the materials used are all manmade. Concrete can be made to resemble virtually any material, so your home can look warm and inviting while still being made from the same materials that military bunkers are built out of.

You will need the talent of a Long Island mason no matter which material you ultimately choose. Let the experts decide which material best suits your personal tastes and your budget. Once that’s settled, they can get to work building your new home!

Do you see many wooden structures as old as the pyramids in Giza? If any have survived it’s been through constant maintenance and possible replacement. And these still require constant maintenance, whereas the pyramids are still here even after centuries of neglect.

Stone will always be here. Long Islanders, choose carefully! Choose New York masonry over wooden craftsmanship.

Rock Vine has provided the best in New York masonry services to Long Island for over 30 years. Receive a quote on Long Island masonry from their expert staff of masons today.