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How To Choose a Mortar Color for Your House 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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How To Choose a Mortar Color for Your House

When it comes to curb appeal, we often spend hours debating brick styles and paint swatches while completely overlooking the lines holding it all together. Choosing the right mortar color for your house can dramatically alter its overall aesthetic. Here’s how to pick the perfect shade to tie your home’s…

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3 Reasons To Add a Stylish Stone Pit or Retaining Wall Before Summer 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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3 Reasons To Add a Stylish Stone Pit or Retaining Wall Before Summer

Enhance your outdoor space with a stylish stone fire pit or retaining wall for cozy gatherings and to boost your property’s value. As mid-May rolls in, we find ourselves on the cusp of summer. School is almost out, and the promise of long, leisurely days spent outdoors is upon us.…

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Thermal Mass: How Brick Keeps Your Home Cool in the Heat 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Thermal Mass: How Brick Keeps Your Home Cool in the Heat

Choosing the right building material is essential for maintaining comfort and energy efficiency in warm regions, where masonry’s natural properties truly shine. Discover the science behind these structures and learn exactly how brick keeps your home cool in the heat.   What is thermal mass? Thermal mass is the capacity…

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Curb Appeal: Enhancing Your Entryway with Stone Columns 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Curb Appeal: Enhancing Your Entryway with Stone Columns

Spring is officially days away, bringing with it more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. As you prepare to spend more time outside, consider enhancing your entryway with stone columns. This simple yet impactful home improvement can elevate your porch, whether it’s at the front or back of your home,…

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Designing Your Dream Brick Paver Patio Before Spring 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Designing Your Dream Brick Paver Patio Before Spring

As the chilly days of February slowly give way to the promise of spring, now is the perfect time to start planning for a beautiful brick paver patio. A well-designed patio can transform your outdoor space into a relaxing haven that you’ll enjoy throughout the warmer months. Whether you’re hosting…

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Understanding the Key Differences Between Clay and Concrete Brick 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Understanding the Key Differences Between Clay and Concrete Brick

When planning a construction project, choosing the right type of brick is crucial. Among the popular options are clay and concrete brick. Understanding the key differences between clay and concrete brick can help you make an informed decision about which material best suits your needs. Composition and Manufacturing For starters,…

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5 Causes of Paver Shifting and What To Do 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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5 Causes of Paver Shifting and What To Do

Whether it’s a walkway or a patio, understanding the underlying reasons for displacement is the first step toward a lasting repair. Don’t let uneven stones ruin your curb appeal—learn about common causes of paver shifting and what to do to resolve it. Trapped water. Water trapped beneath the surface is…

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Top Benefits of Installing a Brick Mailbox 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Top Benefits of Installing a Brick Mailbox

Brick mailboxes are more than just a place for your mail. They’re a statement piece that can transform the look and feel of your home’s exterior. Whether you’re looking to enhance curb appeal or increase your home’s value, a brick mailbox offers numerous advantages, making it a worthwhile investment. Enhanced…

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Top 10 Brick Design Trends of 2025 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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Top 10 Brick Design Trends of 2025

From sustainable materials to unexpected color palettes, this year’s brick trends are redefining how we think about texture, tone and tradition. Whether you’re planning a renovation or just looking for inspiration, discover how the top 10 brick design trends of 2025 are shaping the future of architecture. Large format pavers…

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7 Reasons To Add a Firepit in Autumn 1440 754 South Alabama Brick
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7 Reasons To Add a Firepit in Autumn

Autumn is almost here, and as the leaves turn shades of amber and gold, there’s no better time to enhance your outdoor space with a cozy firepit. At South Alabama Brick, serving areas like Montgomery with Capital Brick and Mobile with Riley-Stuart Supply Co., we understand a natural stone firepit…

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