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Lay A Great Foundation with Keystone Pavers
April 3, 2024We all know that spending time outdoors can bring big benefits to our health and quality of life. Being outdoors can lower stress, reduce tension, and improve sleep. But if you don’t have a comfortable outdoor space, it can make spending time outdoors a challenge. Move your indoors outside with Keystone…
Read More…How to Choose the Right Pavers for Your Next Outdoor Project
February 22, 2024With spring weather right around the corner, now is an ideal time to start planning your next hardscaping project. The pavers you pick will play a key role in creating the look and functionality of your new outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for the best pavers for a driveway or a brick…
Read More…Visit Our Outdoor Hardscape Living Showrooms
July 20, 2023Dominion, Block, Brick and Hardscapes boasts an exceptional range of hardscape products backed by a commitment to safety, service, and reliability. But you don’t just have to take our word for it. Our Roanoke, VA location features a beautiful outdoor showroom designed to inspire and support you as you craft…
Read More…Concrete Masonry Units: The World’s Safest Building Material
June 16, 2023Concrete masonry units are derived from the same philosophies that the Romans used. The technology has improved over the last two millennia, but the idea is the same: build with concrete masonry units for safe structures that can withstand almost anything for centuries. The Surge in Popularity Architects, designers, engineers,…
Read More…Create Curb Appeal with Brick
December 14, 2022One of the best ways to improve your home’s aesthetic appeal is to choose brick. In addition to their many other benefits, bricks offer style. Bricks offer undeniable visual interest because of their interesting variations in texture and shade. Thanks to their versatility your creative opportunities are practically limitless.
Read More…Want to Go Green? Choose Brick for Sustainability
December 14, 2022Bricks Support Green Building Systems The benefits of brick extend much further than just aesthetics, they’re a top choice for developers adhering to green building practices. A green building system is a type of construction that saves money, improves energy efficiency, lowers carbon emissions, and creates healthier places for people. …
Read More…Why Choose Brick? Fire, Wind, and Storm Protection
December 14, 2022Brick Offers a Strong Defense Against Destructive Winds High-force winds, tornadoes and hurricanes can obliterate entire neighborhoods. Dangers include not only high winds, but the debris that can smash windows and tear through walls. The good news is that brick homes have been shown to offer superior protection against high…
Read More…Is Brick Really Affordable?
December 14, 2022Residential brick costs If you’re in the market for purchasing or building a home, look no further than brick for the most efficient building material on the market. To save money upfront, you may be tempted to choose a wood frame home. But residential brick offers lower insurance premiums, better…
Read More…Three Ideas to Refresh Your Chimney or Fireplace Surround
June 8, 2022Thin Brick If you’re looking for something classic yet affordable, then thin brick is for you. Thin brick offers the same texture, size, and look of real brick because it is real brick–just real brick cut thinly. You can achieve an exposed brick look for your home without the cost…
Read More…Design Trend: Architectural Brick
June 8, 2022What is Architectural Brick? This lean, sophisticated brick is a modern take on the classic building material. Architectural brick is a shorter in height than standard brick and features random lengths, lending a organic visual interest to any building project. This special brick also contains natural variations in texture and…
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