Ideas and Inspirations
Helpful articles and images from the Pine Hall Brick blog.
New Home Ideas
New Brick to debut in Parade of Homes
We are pleased to debut our new Villa Chase brick at the Fall Parade of Homes. Mike Enscore, owner of Veritas Construction, looked confident one week before the Parade as he took a cell phone call from the job site, still bustling with crews putting on finishing...
Achieving French provincial with brick, mortar and a little panache
As the name implies, a French provincial home—be it a cottage or chateau—derives its color palettes from the French countryside. Hues of blue, like the French sky and subtle earth tones of the forests blend to create a soft painterly effect that is both elegant and...
A traditional brick home is already an American classic
Right across the street from the amazing European villa we featured in the previous post, is a this traditional brick home. It's relatively new construction, but with Rustic Village brick and matching pavers, it's already a classic. And it's just one more great...
Hardscapes and Paving
Two dogs, a baby, and a patchy lawn? Try synthetic turf and clay pavers
In a storied and architectually significant neighborhood, Pine Hall Brick Rumbled Pavers merge with some modern aesthetics vastly improve a backyard in need of some TLC. (All photos courtesy Hans Kalkofen.)Hans Kalkofen and Eric Hanson are owners of Garden’s Edge...
“Jake” of all trades rehabs a narrow sloping courtyard with terraced paver patio
A terraced paver patio is key to making the most of a sloping, narrow yard of a home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. And it demnstrates the importance of thoughtful design to enhance beauty and function. (All photos courtesy Jake Grevenstuk.)Jake Grevenstuk’s Instagram handle...
We make a lot of different kinds of brick – filmmaker builder Roger Scheck uses all of them
Pathway Full Range Modular pavers to be set in mortar are installed in a basketweave pattern over a concrete pad with a wall of Hatteras Sand Oversized brick create an outdoor recreation space to complement a gameroom addition. All photos: Roger Scheck.From facebrick...
Planning and Design
Clay pavers are perfect for exterior makeover
Landscaping is a makeover this is a cost-efficient investment in home value. It also enhances enjoyment of your outdoor living space. Walkways, driveways and steps using clay pavers are as practical as they are beautiful. The homeowner wanted better curb appeal for...
Authenticity: brick fits the consumer trend
Green Industry Pros reports that after almost a century, Pine Hall Brick Company is re-introducing itself with a new logo, a new website and a new focus on the benefits of brick construction to today’s building professionals and consumer audience, as well. The...
Nothing like the real thing
Exploring social media sites like Pinterest and Houzz will spark your imagination for creating enchanting outdoor spaces, but when it comes to making decisions about bricks and pavers, it really helps to get a closer look at the materials you will actually be using in...
DIY Corner
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Project Spotlight
Best in Class – One Loudoun Plaza
One Loudoun Plaza Our second Best In Class winner, One Loudoun Plaza was awarded the highest honor in Paving and Landscaping category. A mixed-use community in Ashland, Virginia, One Loudoun Plaza hosts a variety of entertainment and dining options for the...
Best in Class – Shelbyville Fire Station #2
Since 1989, the Brick Industry Association has sponsored one of the country's most prestigious architectural award programs - the Brick in Architecture Awards. As the only national association to represent both manufacturers and distributors, BIA is the authority in...
Reidsville brick sculptor, Brad Spencer, brings a slice of history to Gastonia
Brad Spencer is a brick sculptor based out of Reidsville, NC. One of his works, The Common Thread, can be seen in Gastonia, North Carolina. Initially, when he was approached, his clients requested a sculpture of any medium for the proposed fountain in the new...