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Lee Brick and Block Announces the Revolutionary MAXBRIC

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 [...]

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Lee Brick And Block Unveils New Facilities In Louisville, KY

Lee Brick and Block recently moved into their new facilities in the Louisville, Kentucky market. Besides this very beautiful and very functional new showroom, they also moved into a new concrete block manufacturing plant. Located at 12906 Old Henry Road, on Louisville’s east side, the new showroom and office is easily accessed and has a [...]

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University of Louisville Ralph R. Wright Natatorium

  Members of the University of Louisville swimming and diving team now take the plunge in the Ralph R. Wright Natatorium. Whittenberg Construction Co., of Louisville, oversaw the construction of the $11.6 million dollar facility, which opened in September of 2005 and was designed by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects of Indianapolis (IN).   The masonry contractor, Central [...]

Towne Square Pet Resort Built In Owensboro (KY)

The residents of Owensboro (KY) have a new place to take their pets for a little pampering. The Towne Square Pet Resort was built by Hagan Construction Co. The masonry contractor, L.A. Buford Masonry, used buff colored splitface concrete blocks for the base and accent courses and Charwood face brick for the veneer. The mortar [...]

Lee Brick & Block Makes Investment In Louisville Masonry Market

  “We’re serious about providing the best possible quality of products and service to our customers in the markets we serve,” says Sam Hoehner, manager of the Louisville location of Lee Brick & Block, currently located on Poplar Level Road. Sam shares the company’s feelings that have led to the current investment under way on [...]

Fire Rock Outdoor Fireplaces

Here at Lee Masonry Products, we believe the hottest new component for patios ( and backyards ) is the outdoor fireplace. It’s the perfect way to extend the outdoor season. An outdoor fireplace takes the chill off early spring evenings and gives late fall guests a warm place to gather as the sun goes down. [...]

New Codes & Standards Website From The PCA

The Portland Cement Association has created a new area on their website to cover codes and standards. You can also find a lot of other great info there : Fire Safety in multi-family buildings State and local code development National guide development National model codes development National reference standards development Technical support There’s an enormous [...]