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Porch Repair in Pennsylvania

Porch Repair in Pennsylvania

Porch Repair in PennsylvaniaHere are a few pictures sent to us from our customer who needed a foundation repair in Monongahela, PA. A car ran into the foundation of this early 1900s bungalow, blasting a sizable hole and destorying the historic rock face block. With...

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Lakeside Inn Renovation – Mount Dora, FL

Lakeside Inn Renovation – Mount Dora, FL

Lakeside Inn Renovation - Mount Dora, FLBeing in the business of manufacturing historic building materials, we often get to work with clients who have some pretty neat properties.  The Lakeside Inn happens to be one of those properties.  Settled in the town of Mount...

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Historic Design and Good Wine

Historic Design and Good Wine

Historic Design and Good WineEarlier this spring our owner ventured up to Minnesota for a family wedding.  Little did he know it would take place at the gorgeous facility of one of our customers!  Settled in the gently rolling hills of Minnesota’s Sogn Valley, just...

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Hometown Porch Renovation

Hometown Porch Renovation

Hometown Porch RenovationLet’s take a look at a project we helped out with here in our hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  First though, I’ll give you little background on the amazing neighborhood this house is located in.Just to the west of our downtown you’ll find the...

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Rock Face Block on the Farm

Rock Face Block on the Farm

Rock Face Block on the FarmNot only is rock face (rusticated) concrete block found on homes and commercial buildings across the country, it was also frequently used to construct farm buildings during the early 20th century.  Makers of the block machines specifically...

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The History Behind Rock Face Block

The History Behind Rock Face Block

The History Behind Rock Face BlockSometimes you have to look closely, but rock face block, also commonly referred to as rusticated concrete block or ornamental concrete block, can be found on historic homes and buildings all over the United States and Canada. Around...

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Sears Kit Home Rock Face History

Sears Kit Home Rock Face History

Sears Kit Home Rock Face HistorySears also manufactured and sold the small caste iron machines used to make these blocks. The machines and the block were promoted by Sears as a low cost alternative to natural stone and brick. They touted the insulating properties,...

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History of Rock Face Block

History of Rock Face Block

History of Rock Face BlockSometimes you have to look closely, but rock face block, also commonly referred to as rusticated concrete block or ornamental concrete block, can be found on historic homes and buildings all over the United States and Canada. Around the turn...

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