Masonry includes the building of structures from individual units, such as bricks, stone or concrete. These materials are typically laid and bound together with mortar. The mortar is typically a mix of Portland cement and lime or other additives to achieve the desired properties such as strength and maximum aggregate size.

NYC Home Contractors are professionals with specialized equipment, skills and years of experience. However, there are some masonry jobs that can be done by an amateur with basic tools and the right products.

The construction of masonry walls requires a variety of tools including hammers, mallets, chisels and hand drills. There are also frame and circular saws, molding and surfacing machines and lathes for forming and fitting the pieces into their proper place.