- Brick and stone installations finished with attention to detail
- Materials chosen for look, strength, and Long Island conditions
- Clear communication from estimate to completion
At JNH Masonry, we take pride in craftsmanship that stands the test of time. We specialize in brickwork and stonework that enhance the beauty and durability of your property — whether you’re updating a façade, adding accents, or building something new.
Our team works with care and precision on every project, big or small. Quality, integrity, and clean finishing aren’t extras — they’re how we work.
Brick & stone, explained
The main brick and stone options, where each one works best, and what holds up to Long Island’s freeze-thaw winters.
Brick typesClay face brick, thin brick, reclaimed
Clay face brick
Kiln-fired clay with the color through the whole unit. Full-size brick (typically about 3½–4" deep) for walls, steps, piers, chimneys and façades.
Thin brick
Real brick cut to a thin face, typically about ½–1" thick, adhered over a prepared wall. Gives a true brick look where full brick won’t fit.
Reclaimed brick
Salvaged older brick with natural wear and character. Units are sorted, because some older, softer brick can flake (spall) in freeze-thaw.
Brick underfoot
Walks, steps and patios call for paving-rated brick, not wall brick. It’s made to take foot traffic and weather.
Video by This Old House, shown for general education.
Natural stoneBluestone, granite, limestone, sandstone, fieldstone
Bluestone
A Northeast classic for patios, steps, treads and wall caps. Natural-cleft finish is textured; thermal finish is flatter and more uniform.
Granite
Very hard and dense. Great for steps, curbs, coping, caps and Belgian block edging. A flamed finish adds grip.
Limestone
A refined, smooth look for caps, sills and treads. Softer than granite, so dense exterior grades and sealing are the norm.
Sandstone
Warm tones and natural texture. Density varies by quarry, so pick a dense, low-absorption stone for outdoor use.
Fieldstone
Rounded or irregular natural stone for rustic walls, veneers and garden borders.
Marble & travertine outdoorsWhere they fit — and where they don’t on Long Island
Marble
Beautiful, but softer and calcite-based. Acids, pool chemicals and de-icers can etch it. Outdoors it suits protected spots and accents more than open, wet, freezing areas. Choose honed or tumbled, never polished, underfoot.
Travertine
A favorite for pool decks and coping and comfortable underfoot. Use dense, exterior-grade pavers or coping, a well-drained base and a penetrating sealer so water doesn’t sit in the stone’s pores over winter.
Winter care
Skip rock salt and harsh de-icers on marble, travertine and limestone. Sand or a stone-safe product is gentler.
Video by Armstone, shown for general education.
Manufactured stone veneerThe look of stone, lighter weight
What it is
Concrete-based units cast from molds of real stone. Lighter than full stone, so they can be adhered to walls, columns and fireplaces.
Details that matter
Installed per the maker’s instructions over a prepared wall (barrier, lath and scratch coat, or an approved surface), with proper flashing and a weep screed so water can drain.
Natural thin veneer
Real stone sawn thin is another option when you want real stone on a wall without full-thickness weight.
Video by Boral America, shown for general education.
Mortar & jointsFinishing details that shed water
Joint profiles
Concave and V-joints are tooled tight and shed water best. Raked or flush joints are mostly a style choice.
Mortar type
Common choices are Type N for general above-grade work and Type S where more strength is needed, such as at or below grade. Older soft brick gets a softer, compatible mortar.
Repointing
Worn joints are cut out and refilled to match the color and strength of the original mortar.
Video by Brick Industry Association, shown for general education.
Popular brands we can work with — ask Mr. Hernandez what’s best for your project.
- Glen-Gery
- Belden
- General Shale
- Eldorado Stone
- Cultured Stone
- ProVia
General guidance only. Typical figures vary by product, soil, and site — final specs follow the manufacturer’s instructions and your town’s code.
Brickwork & Stonework transformations
Before / After photos added as jobs finish.
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