New patio materials: stone or brick?

When you decide to have a patio in your garden, the first thing to decide is the material that best suits you. There are many materials that can be used and you must decide on what material will work best. 

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you a guide to help you decide on what material to use in your new patio :

The options range from cobblestones built to something more unusual, such as flagstones. To choose the material you must plan the design and structure of your yard.

The stone can be used in various ways to create a patio. They can be cut into paving stones and installed as if they were brick. Because of their size, they can also form large squares. There are stone materials in the form of slabs, flat on one side in order to give a patio feeling. With these materials you can create a natural environment in your garden. For example, you can place the slabs with intermediate spaces and add grass, which will add much appeal.

Bricks can also be used although it is the most commonly used material. It is because they are cheap and easy to install. You can create a huge amount of designs and patterns using brick pavers in your yard. There are many patio construction kits that help with the designs and offer all the patio materials you need. The only negative is that they are too common and your patio will be one more with bricks.


A creative way to decide is to combine them. You can install brick pavers along the edge. The slabs, the stone can be used as a central material. In this way it will preserve the structure that the bricks give with the naturalness of the stone and can compensate in expenses.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

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Painting the fireplace

When you decide to paint your fireplace do not forget to use high temperature resistant paint. You must clean the surface before starting, to ensure optimal adhesion of the paint.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you a method to paint a fireplace:

Start by using a stiff bristle brush to remove the loose mortar, use a vacuum to remove dirt and dust while brushing. Then brush with hot water and soap to clean the surface well. Let dry. Then repair any hole with mortar. Comince painting the bricks with two coats of an oil-based primer and allow it to dry at room temperature.

In the market, the best paint is an oil-based paint. Be sure to use a high temperature enamel paint for the inside of the fireplace, to better resist heat, flames and high temperatures.


If you are painting the inside of a fireplace that is no longer used with fire, then you can use any type of paint, this mañera will extend the life of your fireplace and refresh the decoration of your home.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

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Elements of a good retaining stone wall

The retaining walls of natural stone add beauty to a garden, besides being very useful. It can contain and demarcate the garden area and can increase the value of your property. 

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you these tips will help you do it the right way:

The first thing you should calculate is the amount of stone you will need for the retaining wall. The method to do this is to calculate the cubic area of ​​the wall. It should measure the length of the wall, and the height. Multiply the two quantities to set the square footage. Now calculate how deep you want the wall to be and multiply it by that number to get the cubic footage or volume.

You must dig a trench for your wall. And deep enough, so that you can hold a layer of gravel that is at least 6 inches deep when compacted, and still deep enough so that half of the bottom of the natural stone wall is below the ground. This will help stability and safety since, being a wall without mortar, it must be secured on the ground.

First you must go the biggest stones for the base level of the natural stone walls. You must sort it by size, classifying it into large, medium and small. As you move up the wall, start reducing the size of the stones. This helps balance and firmness.


With these tips you will secure a stone wall for very strong containment for your patio.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

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Repair a Stone Patio Fireplace

A stone patio fireplace works in any type of house, but when it begins to deteriorate, it can be a headache and creates the urge to take a mallet and demolish it. This will not solve anything and on the contrary it will generate a bigger problem, that's why it is better to think about repairing our fireplace so that it remains a pleasant space in our home.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you a step-by-step method to repair your stone patio fireplace:

Step 1 - Remove the loose material
Before starting, be sure to remove all loose debris. Use a stiff wire brush and rub the mortar and stone until it crumbles so that it has to crumble.

Step 2 - Apply the mortar
Mix a little mortar, calculate how much you will need for each zone separately, as it hardens quickly, and start pressing on the applied area with a small spatula. Complete one area at a time, making sure not to add too much mortar, as it is very difficult to remove after it has hardened.

Step 3: Final cleaning
To finish the maintenance, you have to clean around the areas you have repaired. Wait until the mortar has completely dried and with a wire brush remove excess mortar, including areas around the chimney where mortar may have dripped.

Repairing a stone patio fireplace is an easy job that can be done in a matter of hours, but it will always be better if it is done by professionals.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

Please visit us: www.southatlanticmasonry.com