Fixing Wobbly Gate Support Columns
I recently got a call to inspect and offer possible solutions for a customer that was planning to install a new RV gate on some older...
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mesamasonry
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
We'll Handle it!
Mesa Masonry LLC is happy to announce that we now offer painting services and landscape modifications/tree and bush trimming services...
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mesamasonry
- Oct 5, 2021
- 5 min
Cracked Block
When it comes to concrete, there’s one guarantee that any contractor can give: Its going to crack. Concrete cracks and block walls made...
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mesamasonry
- Sep 17, 2021
- 5 min
The Power of Processes
Imagine going to your doctor and telling her what your ailment is only for her to reply, "Well, what medicine do you want me to...
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mesamasonry
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody Does Their Share?
"Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere; clean up clean up, everybody do your share!" Whether your 5 or 75, you probably know The Clean...
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mesamasonry
- Aug 18, 2021
- 4 min
No, The Second Best Answer We Can Hear
Just about every day I receive a call asking for an estimate. Usually, I receive several. I do my best to gather information from the...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Repairing Block Walls Cracked By Tree Roots
We see them all over the valley. Dooley walls with big stair-step cracks from top to bottom because of tree roots. Fixing them,...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Does My Block Wall Need Rebar?
Most of the time, the answer will be yes. Concrete and masonry don't withstand tension. Tension, simply defined, is stretching. We...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 16, 2021
- 7 min
Choosing A Masonry Contractor For Your Small Or Very Small Project
For the short version, scroll to the bottom. Picking a masonry contractor for a smaller project can often be more of a challenge than...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Do You Even Want This Job?
"Tell me why I should hire you to do this job." That's what I was asked one time. A few times. What should I have said? What would...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
The 10,000 Hours Rule*
You have probably heard of "The 10,000 Hours Rule." The short version states that, "ten thousand hours is the magic number of...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Where Should I Build My New BBQ?
Choosing the perfect location for your new back yard barbecue isn't as simple as many first imagine. Besides traffic flow, the issue of...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Women Have Legs? What?
When I first started learning the masonry profession, one to the first things I had to memorize was how to tell one block from another,...
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mesamasonry
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
What Is Mortar And How Is It Different From Concrete?
Concrete is the number one, most common, building material used on Earth. It is everywhere. Mortar, while similar to concrete, is a...
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mesamasonry
- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
Window Infill
Today we helped a homeowner who is in the middle of a major full-house remodel remove an unwanted bathroom window and fill the space in...
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mesamasonry
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Welcome to Blocktown News!
If you wonder where the name Blocktown comes from, well, it's got nothing to do with Minecraft! The original Blocktown is actually...
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