If you’re a homeowner looking for more aesthetically pleasing options to improve your home, you’ve come to the right place. With considerable expertise in construction and home improvement, Correa Masonry LLC should be your go-to choice for this project.
With hundreds of successful projects in Dallas, TX, to our credit, we undertake domestic and commercial projects. Check out our website to learn more about how you can improve the curb appeal of your home with us!
That said, here are a few tips from our experts that can help you.
1. Understanding Masonry
No, we don’t mean you have to learn all about masonry! To ensure that your home looks the best it can, we think spending some time researching your options can make the difference. There are various broad categories of masonry to choose from, such as brick, stone, and concrete. They all have differing values when it comes to durability, aesthetics, and value for money.
The key here is to ensure that you make the right aesthetic choice that is durable without exceeding your budget. Before signing off on the construction process, ensure that you learn the differences between structural and decorative masonry. There are various styles to draw from, and you’re limited by your imagination.
2. Choosing the Right Materials
Material choices are also related to how much understanding you have of masonry in general. To put it simply, some materials are better than others in specific applications. For example, if you want to lay a driveway, concrete might be a better option compared to clay bricks because they are much more durable and hard-wearing.
When you want to improve your aesthetics, it’s a good idea to take some time to match different materials to create a specific look that you enjoy. You should also make it a point to consider the cost of the material or you’re going to end up footing a huge bill for the work.
3. Opting for Walkways and Driveways
Adding walkways and driveways are perhaps one of the easiest ways you can improve the looks of your home without ever touching the house. There are certain considerations that you need to keep in mind regarding the layout and size of the path. While creating driveways, don’t forget that you need a solid foundation and proper drainage to prevent mishaps in the future.
There are no strict rules to consider when you implement these, just make sure you choose the right material for it. There are paver blocks, gravel, flagstone just to mention a few. Your contractor can help you choose the right one for your needs.
4. Adding Style to Walls
Another way of adding a bit of style without going through breaking down existing structures is to add privacy walls to create spaces outdoors. And the huge benefit with privacy walls is that they are not very expensive even though the right choice of layout and material will look the part! Choose from a huge variety of options including metal, wood, or even bamboo.
Consider landscaping and adding in aesthetically pleasing structures like retaining walls to break up the monotony. When done right, retaining walls can add charm and functionality to your home. It provides extra support to your foundation by preventing soil erosion.
5. Caring and Maintenance
Choosing and building the right masonry elements is only the first part of the process, next comes proper care and maintenance. The number one cause of homes looking barren and lifeless even after expensive landscaping and remodels is because of care and neglect. Periodically cleaning your outdoor elements keeps the house looking fresh and new.
Something you should also consider doing is sealing, a process by which you can protect materials against inclement weather. Keep an eye out for cracks in the structure and get it repaired immediately. Cracks can widen if left for a long time, which means more expensive repairs.
6. Finding Trendy Masonry Designs
If you don’t know what type of look would suit your house, consider looking at other examples online. There are a huge number of projects that you can take inspiration from to come up with your own unique design for your home. Just browsing through social media websites like Instagram and Pinterest can give you enough ideas to create your own ‘lookbook’ for your home.
7. Hiring the Professionals
Making the right aesthetic choice can be overwhelming. For the average person who’s new to this, there is just too much information out there. To prevent making bad decisions and waste time because of analysis-paralysis consider hiring an expert like Correa Masonry.
With decades of collective experience between our contractors, we have what it takes to make your home beautiful. Visit our website to check our portfolio and reviews from hundreds of satisfied customers. If you’re in the Dallas, TX, area, we are but a call away!