If you find yourself with some time to spare and happen to be in Bowling Green, head over to the RiverWalk at Mitch McConnell Park on Riverview Drive.

The stone walls you’ll see happen to be covered with our own Mountain Stone Stackstone Limestone and Windsor Gray Apex Caps.

Scott, Murphy & Daniel served as the General Contractor for the project and Norman Simon Masonry installed the stone.

The local Lee Brick and Block location supplied the Mountain Stone, the wall cap and the mortar for this project and one of our sales associates will be glad to help you select the stone veneer for your next project, so stop by one of our Kentucky locations today.

The Bowling Green (KY) Branch of Edmonton State Bank recently opened and the local Lee Brick and Block location was chosen to supply the masonry materials.Habersham, a brick manufactured by Pine Hall Brick, was selected for the veneer and was complimented by the addition of Rockford Estate Blend, a natural limestone quarried by Indiana Limestone Company.
The architect, BA+ Architecture Associates, also of Bowling Green, used a maroon mortar with the brick and used Old Colonial, from Brixment, as the mortar for the limestone.

This close up shows just how well the mortar selected compliments the brick veneer and gives you a good idea of just how much color and texture you can expect if you use Habersham as the veneer brick on your next project.
The photo above shows just how well the brick and limestone work together to make a beautiful exterior that’s virtually maintenance free, will endure despite being exposed to the elements and will stand the test of time.The photo below is a closeup of the Rockford Estate Blend limestone building veneer and like all the photos used here, you can click on them to enlarge them for a better view.

Product Information

MAXBRIC is a revolutionary concrete masonry product developed to offer designers and owners a strong, durable, timeless, and cost-effective way to provide the appearance of traditional brick veneer.  MAXBRIC is a structural and/or veneer Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) manufactured and distributed by LEE Brick + Block and is available in a variety of colors and face textures.

Choose from two face textures and ten distinctive shapes

Each MAXBRIC unit is available in traditional Smooth-Face or Split-Face surface textures.  Architects, developers, and owners appreciate the flexibility offered with MAXBRIC and see value in being able to mix and match colors and textures.  Unit sizes and shapes are featured on the Unit Availability Chart.  These units range from nominal size standard 4 inch, 8 inch, and 12 inch stretcher units to sash and bond beam units.  MAXBRIC open core and bond beam units accommodate rebar placement and grouting as required by local building codes.  MAXBRIC units also permit the use of integral insulation strategies such as extruded polystyrene (XPS) inserts known in the trade as Styrofoam insulation inserts, loose fill insulation, or foamed-in-place insulation to increase the R-values and take full advantage of concrete masonry’s thermal mass.

Color Availability

MAXBRIC uses the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to create stunning and attractive through-the-body colors for its structural and conventional CMU veneer choices.  Architects and owners can select from eleven standard colors of which many represent multicolor blends that are setting the standard for high-end concrete masonry veneers.  This coupled with the option of different face textures makes for an unrivaled product offering in the marketplace.

Availability and Delivery

MAXBRIC is manufactured and distributed by LEE Brick + Block.  Lee operates ten locations across the Commonwealth of Kentucky so MAXBRIC is readily available.  LEE Brick + Block prides itself in customer response and satisfaction, so be assured every measure will be taken to deliver MAXBRIC in a timely fashion.  Sufficient lead time is required when creating custom colors.

Physical Performance

MAXBRIC units exceed the requirements of ASTM-C90 for compression strength and absorption.  The MAXBRIC mix design and raw materials provide the highest quality and is used to resist fading from ultraviolet light and attack by acidic substances.  An integral water repellant, MaxGard, is added to the concrete during manufacturing.  This system for water repellency includes the requirements of good workmanship (full head and bed joints) and good design details for water resistant walls and proper placement of control joints.  We will be adding more details and pictures to the web site over the next few days. Surface sealers are recommended for all types of architectural concrete masonry to assure excellent wall performance.

If you’re building or installing a new BBQ on your deck or patio, we’re sure we’ve got the perfect color and style of Mountain Stone to use for the veneer.

This lucky homeowner used Ledgestone Cedar Creek on the exterior of their new grill and now they can’t wait for the weekends !

If you need backyard project ideas, stop by one of Lee Brick and Block’s Kentucky locations and let one of our sales associates help you pick the perfect stone veneer for your next project.

The citizens of Bardstown (KY) have a gorgeous and fairly new bank, built by BCD Construction, also of Bardstown.

The local Lee Brick and Block office supplied the masonry materials, including these Lawrenceville Brick Abingdon’s, which were laid using Brixment M-10 mortar.

As you can see in this close up view, Abingdon’s offer a tremendous amount of texture, color and character.

Stop by the nearest location of Lee Brick and Block today and let one of our sales associates assist you in finding the perfect brick for your next building project.

The Keystone Cinemas in Bardstown recently opened and are a great example of the versatility of splitfaced concrete masonry units.

Buzick Construction, also of Bardstown, used these architectural masonry units, manufactured by Lee Brick and Block’s Bardstown location, to construct a beautiful, low maintenance facility that will stand the test of time.

The units were stained to achieve the desired colors and were manufactured with an integral water repellent.

Vertically scored split-faced units, as well as traditional split-faced units were used to create this functional and eye-pleasing design.

Split-faced concrete masonry units make for a strong, functional and asthetically pleasing building project and we invite you to drop by one of our Kentucky showrooms to discover for yourself how versatile and economical a project built with architectural concrete masonry units from Lee Brick and Block can be.

The brand new location of Monticello Banking Co., in Bowling Green (KY), recently completed their building project and Lee Brick and Block’s local office was honored to be chosen to supply the masonry materials.

The project architect, Dave Gottfried and the general contractor, Stewart-Richey Construction Co. are both from Bowling Green, as is the mason contractor, West Side Masonry.

This gorgeous stone veneer is our own Mountain Stone Products Slate in the Three Inch Stone series.

Brixment’s B-10 buff mortar was used throughout the project, in the stone, as well as in the exterior brick.

The brick was Williamsburg Tudor from Sioux City Brick in the popular Builders Special size. As you can see in this closeup, this brick offers you a tremendous amount of color, texture and character and makes a tremendous combination with the Brixment B-10 buff mortar.

The Williamsburg Tudor’s also work great with the deep, rich colors the Mountain Stone provides in the Three Inch Stone series and especially in the Slate color range.

Even something as plain as the standard bag drop can be made to look appealing, when the attention to detail starts with a great design and ends with fine craftsmanship. Both ends of the spectrum did their jobs well here and it will be an eye-catching detail for years to come.

That same area, under the soft light of dusk and dawn, will make those stops at the bank a pleasant experience. That may well be the most appealing drive-thru ever built.

And lest we forget, that same soft light can be used to highlight a beautiful building material, like the Mountain Stone and create a visual that you’ll not soon forget.

Mountain Stone’s Three Inch Stone series is a popular and versatile building element that gives you the look of quarried limestone for a fraction of the cost.

And last but not least is the sign, usually the last thing built, but the first thing you see. This particular sign used the face brick and the stone in a dazzling combination that will serve Monticello Banking Co. well for many, many years.

If you’d like to learn more about Mountain Stone’s Three Inch Stone series, visit their website or stop by any of the state-wide locations of Lee Brick and Block today.

One of our sales associates will be glad to help you pick out the perfect combination of brick, stone and mortar for your next building project.

The home in the photo above, constructed by Lancaster Built Homes, was awarded the prestigious ” Best Home Design Masonry - Best Use of Masonry Materials on Exterior “ at HOMEARAMA 2007.

That award was sponsored by Kentuckiana Masonry Institute, also headquartered in Louisville (KY).

It was the 40th rendition of HOMEARAMA in the Metro Louisville area.

The masonry materials used for this project were supplied by Lee Brick and Block’s Louisville location. Those materials included the Columbus Charleston face brick ( seen below ), Brixment E-220 mortar and Mountain Stone’s Southern Ledgestone Sulphur Springs.

There were also several 42″ Rockface Carmel Mountain Stone sills separating the stone wainscot and the brick, seen in the photo below, along with Carmel trim pieces and Keystones, also from Mountain Stone used to accent the arch over the front door. Pine Hall Cocoa 2 1/4″ pavers were used on the front porch.

The Mountain Stone was installed by Michael Gray of Stone Creations.

If you need help choosing the masonry materials for your next fine home building project in the Metro Louisville area, stop by or call Lee Brick and Block today and let one of our sales associates help you pick the perfect brick, stone and mortar combination.

Here’s a few photos that we hope will give you some ideas for your next hardscape project.

This Crittenden County homeowner used A LOT of Pavestone’s Earth Blend pavers to enhance their driveway.

The Owensboro location of Lee Brick and Block supplied these pavers, along with some Ozark Handcraft Mountain Stone.

This project used the Giant Rectangles, Rectangles and Squares to randomize the pattern.

The segue between the asphalt and concrete paver is virtually seamless, as is the segue between the pavers and the yard, which shows the versatility of concrete pavers.

The next time you’re thinking about a hardscape or landscape project, stop by one of the Kentucky locations of Lee Brick and Block and let one of our sales associates help you pick the right color, the right style and the perfect product.

The home pictured above was built by Carl Baker, Sterling Development Group, of Louisville (KY) for Homearama 2007, which was held July 14-29, 2007 at Beech Spring Farm, a Canfield Development.

This was the 40th Homearama produced by the Home Builders Association of Louisville.

Sponsored by LG&E and Insight, Homearama 2007 showcased 10 homes built by builder members of the HBAL, each beautifully decorated and landscaped.

Beech Spring Farm’s beautiful, natural setting, it’s convenient location and great weather conditions, brought over 38,000 visitors to this years event.

This gorgeous home won the masonry award sponsored by the Kentuckiana Masonry Institute for “Quality & Appropriate Use of Masonry”. The mason contractor was Professional Masonry.

The driveway of this award winner also displayed Paverlock’s new ColdStream pavers with a Fleur de Lis, the symbol adopted by Louisville Metro, designed into the work, seen below.

You can click on any of the photo’s to enlarge them for a better view.

The Valencia brick by Carolina Ceramics, seen in this closeup below, the ColdStream pavers and the rest of the masonry materials were supplied by the Louisville location of Lee Brick and Block.

If you’d like to find the address or other information about our Louisville location, please click HERE and you’ll find a list of all of our locations in Kentucky.

Stop by the nearest location of Lee Brick and Block today and let one of our sales associates help you find just the right brick for your next award winning home building project.