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| Subject | Date Asked |
| exterior yellow brick accent 1951 bungalow | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what your suggestions would be for painting or maybe covering the yellow brick ... A: Painting over brick is not recommended, for it keeps the brick from "breathing" and will chip and ... | |
| Cherub Stone | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: We bought this Cherub Stone at a sell in Roa,Va and was told it came from an old opera and theater ... A: The piece you have found is amazingly beautiful. I did some research over the Internet and found ... | |
| brick staining | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Brick company used Sherwin Williams water based stain to match new addition brick to old brick. They ... A: I understand your concern for the quality of the method used in this situation. The Sherwin ... | |
| brick staining | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: company who supplied brick for new addition (about 2000 bricks) could not match but stained the ... A: With regards to the Sherwin Williams water based stain, here is the explanation of the product from ... | |
| Can I have real AND convenient? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: My dear wife and I own a 1-story ranch from the mid-forties with yellow brick on the front porch ... A: If you wish to not use the concrete "imitation" stone, the traditional way would be to tear down ... | |
| coordinating stone with red brick | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I need to add on to our existing garage. Our home was built in the 50's with ... A: Ledyard. Building bricks from the 50's, 60's and 70's are very hard to match indeed. Even though ... | |
| Dull Gray Brick Front House with White Trim | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm buying a beautiful brick front ranch, except it has not curb appeal. The brick is gray and is ... A: Adding a clear coat to your brick will not spruce it's look unfortunately. Clear coats are often ... | |
| yellow brick | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a yellow brick home, that is very light in color. At the moment it has all white ... A: Your question just came in at the right time. I recently had the opportunity to decorate a home with ... | |
| additions when matching brick is no longer available | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4000 sq. ft. ranch style home in the country. I want to enclose the garage at one end of ... A: Unfortunately, lots of bricks and stones that were made in the 1980's and 1990's have already been ... | |
| colour choices for stone & cedar siding home | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I hope this question falls within your area of interest, since it does relate to our stone and cedar ... A: If you wish to redo the front door in a natural stain color, there is no problem with that. I often ... | |
| colour choices for stone & cedar siding home | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I hope this question falls within your area of interest, since it does relate to our stone and cedar ... A: I absolutely love the picture of your home. Very lively and natural. With regards to the forest ... | |
| Color of Brick | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: We bought a home 3 years ago that was built in 1977. We need to update the exterior. Currently we ... A: If you choose to lighten up your brick, it is possible to do so. I suggest that you first contact a ... | |
| bricks, rocks & mortar | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks for taking the time to read my (brief)questions. In the planter areas around my house, ... A: You're very welcome. I am glad I could be of help. Just to re-assure you concerning the way you ... | |
| bricks, rocks & mortar | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks for taking the time to read my (brief)questions. In the planter areas around my house, ... A: it is a pleasure to help you. With regards to the stacked bricks in planter areas, it is normal that ... | |
| Brick Cost | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Roughly how much will it cost to put brick all around a house that is approximately 2500SF, two ... A: I am able to recommend brick and stone products for various types of projects, but unable to budget ... | |
| replacing wood siding with some type of stone/brick | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a ranch-style home built in the 1950's. It is a combination of cedar shakes, brick and a ... A: Yes, there are a few suggestions that I would like to recommend in order to keep the concept of your ... | |
| 1980's ranch style home ugly brick want to paint it | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Love my house except the outside. Ugly dark brown brick. Trim in china white with gray shutters and ... A: If you intend to paint your brick, please consider this following comment. All bricks have a maximum ... | |
| Sound proofing | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to know the acoustic properties of glass bricks. Just in front of my house, there is a ... A: Glass bricks are usually ideal to let in the daylight and grant some discretion, due to its ... | |
| refacing a brick home | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I read your profile blurb and thought you might be able to answer this question. We are considering ... A: With regards to the replacement of the windows on your future home, it is important to remark to the ... | |
| question about stones | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: what are the different kinds of stones that could be use as a finishing touch in a structure? ... A: In the stone department, there are two categories you may want to consider. First, the natural ... | |
| exterior paint colors | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have wood stained garage doors with brown ledgestone around my home. I am trying to find the best ... A: I went over to the Cultured Stone Web Site and found the color of stone your have on your home. Of ... | |
| exterior paint colors | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have wood stained garage doors with brown ledgestone around my home. I am trying to find the best ... A: To help you choose the appropriate brown, you need to figure out if you wish to have a contrast ... | |
| 1972 brick & cedar home | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is contemplating purchasing a very dated looking two story home, white brick bottom & ... A: Yes it is always possible to replace one type of masonry product for another. For the addition of ... | |
| Loft Interiors/Stairs/special considerations | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a second year Interior Design student, looking for insight for a Loft Precis that I have ... A: I am currently working on an interior design for a loft as well, good coincidence! What I have ... | |
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Joan Miller
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Expertise
Bricks and Stones have always been my passion. There are thousands of products to choose from and to learn about. If you need to know the specifics about bricks and stones, I will be more than happy to answer any questions about the masonry world as in how it is made, how to install it, specifications and quality.
Experience
I have been employed by brick and stone distributors for the past 21 years, meaning I have access to all sorts of information provided by the manufacturers that enables me to guide homebuilders and architects to make the best choice for their projects.
Organizations
Member of the APCHQ
Publications
none
Education/Credentials
Masonry Specialist. Commercial and Industrial specialty. DEC in Commercial Business.
Awards and Honors
none
Past/Present Clients
Major Homebuilders, Masonry Contractors, Architects.
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