Brick Masonry in San Fernando, CA
WHAT WE DO
Anchored brick veneer needs one wire tie for every 2.67 square feet of wall and a 1-inch minimum air space, so even thin brick depends on its anchors. INFINITE CONCRETE CREATIONS, INC.
offers brick masonry in San Fernando, CA, laying garden walls, planters, columns, borders, and veneer in running, Flemish, herringbone, and basket-weave patterns, with reinforcing steel wherever the design calls for it. Working under California State License #1128122, we treat brick as one more medium for the decorative design work we love.
WHERE WE LAY
Earthquake Lessons and Hillside Streets
Southern California learned a hard lesson about brick in 1933, when the magnitude 6.4 Long Beach earthquake left more than 230 school buildings destroyed, damaged, or unsafe, largely because of unreinforced masonry walls. Brick laid today in San Fernando, CA, carries steel and grout wherever the design needs it, not mortar alone. Conditions shift across our service area, too. Ocean air in Pacific Palisades, CA, calls for dense brick and well-tooled joints, while the hillside streets of Glendale, CA, often need stepped footings that follow the grade.
Brick Masonry for Walls, Planters, and Facades
From a knee-high planter to a full facade, every brick project we lay starts with the structure hidden inside it, then moves to the color, pattern, and joint style that give it character.
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Reinforced Brick Garden Walls
Double-wythe walls rise from a concrete footing, with vertical bars and grout filling the cavity between the two layers of brick. That steel helps the wall resist lateral shaking, and a brick or cast cap finishes the top so rain runs off.
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Brick Veneer Facing
A single layer of brick is anchored to a framed or masonry backup wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties set into the mortar joints. Flashing and weep openings at the base let any water that gets behind the brick drain back out.
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Brick Columns and Piers
Columns frame driveways, porches, and patio covers, with a grouted core and vertical steel carrying the load. We lay the corners first, check plumb on each course, and crown the column with a cap sized to shed water past the face.
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Raised Brick Planters
Planter walls hold wet soil against the brick day after day, so the interior gets a waterproof lining and drainage openings near the base. That separation keeps moisture from wicking through and leaving white mineral deposits on the finished side.
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Brick Banding in Concrete
Soldier or sailor courses of brick set into a concrete patio, walkway, or driveway frame the flatwork in red or muted clay tones. We bed the brick on a concrete base so the band stays flush with adjacent concrete and never rocks underfoot.
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Brick Seat Walls
Built at a comfortable sitting height, these low walls ring a patio or courtyard with permanent seating. A wide cap, often a rowlock course of brick laid on edge, creates a smooth seat surface and ties the wall into the pattern below.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Customers Say
Bond Patterns, Joints, and Colors That Shape the Look
Few masonry materials offer as much design control as brick, and small decisions about pattern, joint, and color change how a wall reads from the street, so we walk through each choice with you before ordering material.
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Running Bond
Every brick overlaps the one below by half its length, producing the staggered look seen on most American walls and veneers. It is simple, efficient, and strong, and it lets a colorful or textured brick carry the design on its own.
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Flemish Bond
Each course alternates a full-length stretcher with a header showing only its end, creating a checkered rhythm prized on colonial and Georgian facades. Darker headers, sometimes called burnt ends, can emphasize the pattern even further when you want it noticed.
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Herringbone
Bricks meet at right angles in a zigzag that suggests motion, which makes herringbone a favorite for patio borders, walkway inlays, and accent panels. Cutting the edge pieces takes extra time, and a firm border keeps the pattern from creeping outward.
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Basket Weave
Pairs of bricks alternate horizontal and vertical, forming woven squares that feel relaxed and old-fashioned. The pattern works well inside concrete banding or as a panel within a larger wall, where its texture contrasts with smoother surfaces nearby.
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Mortar Joint Profiles
Concave and V-shaped joints, tooled while the mortar is still firm but workable, compress the surface and shed water best on exterior walls. Raked and struck joints add deeper shadow but hold more moisture, so we reserve them for sheltered spots.
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Brick Color and Mortar Tint
Clay brick ranges from bright red and orange to buff, chocolate, and near-black, and tinted mortar can blend in or sharpen the contrast. Mixing bricks from several pallets as we lay keeps color variation natural instead of showing obvious patches.
WHO WE ARE
Brick Came to Us Through Concrete, and It Shows Below Grade
Most of what makes a brick wall last happens beneath the first course, and that is where our concrete background pays off. We place the footing, set the dowels, and confirm that every line runs level before a single brick goes down. As a family-owned, licensed, and insured team of decorative specialists, we also help you choose brick color, bond pattern, and joint profile so the work suits the home or storefront. Tell us about your project through our contact page and request an estimate.
Why Choose INFINITE CONCRETE CREATIONS, INC.
Built On Trust & Craftsmanship
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Quality Concrete Craftsmanship
We take pride in delivering durable, high-quality concrete work built with skilled craftsmanship and dependable materials. Every project is completed with long-term performance and appearance in mind.
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Personalized Custom Designs
We tailor each project to the property and the client's vision, offering a wide variety of customizable colors, textures, patterns, and finishes. We can mix and match design elements to create concrete work that is truly unique.
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Precision in Every Detail
We approach every project with careful planning and precise attention to detail, from preparation and forming to finishing and final cleanup. Our goal is a clean, professional result that reflects the quality of our work.
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Experienced Certified Professionals
Our team brings extensive hands-on experience, specialized skills, and professional credentials to every project. We use proven techniques and industry knowledge to complete concrete projects safely, accurately, and professionally.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the strongest brick bond pattern?
Strength depends more on reinforcement and mortar than on pattern. Among traditional bonds, Flemish and English bonds tie two layers together with headers, while running bond relies on metal ties or grouted steel, which is standard practice in seismic regions.
What is the difference between brick veneer and solid brick?
Veneer is a single non-structural layer of brick tied to a backup wall with an air space behind it. Solid, or multi-wythe, brick carries load itself, so it needs a footing sized for its full weight and a thicker wall section.
Does a brick wall need rebar?
In high-seismic areas like Los Angeles County, most structural brick walls do. Vertical and horizontal steel surrounded by grout lets the wall flex without breaking apart during an earthquake, something unreinforced brick cannot do. Thin veneer relies on its backup wall instead.
What type of mortar is used for brick?
Type N and Type S are the usual choices. Type N, rated at 750 psi, suits above-grade veneer and garden walls, while Type S, at 1,800 psi, handles higher loads. Standard guidance favors the lowest strength that is adequate for the job.
Can brick be laid on an existing concrete slab?
Sometimes. Our team at INFINITE CONCRETE CREATIONS, INC. in San Fernando, CA, checks the slab for thickness, cracks, and drainage first. Sound slabs can carry brick borders and low planters, but taller walls need their own footing poured to the right depth.
How long does it take to build a brick wall?
Build time depends on length, height, and pattern. Footings need to cure before brick goes on, and grouted walls are filled in stages, so even a modest garden wall usually spans several workdays rather than a single afternoon of work.
Should brick be sealed?
Usually not. Most clay brick performs best when it can breathe, and the wrong sealer can trap moisture inside. At INFINITE CONCRETE CREATIONS, INC., we suggest a breathable water repellent for San Fernando, CA, projects only where caps take constant splashing.
What is the difference between face brick and common brick?
Face brick is made for exposed surfaces, with tighter size tolerances and consistent color and texture. Common, or building, brick has looser standards and is meant for hidden backup work, so it rarely suits a visible garden wall or facade.
Brick Work That Feels Classic And Stands Up To Shaking
Brick has framed Southern California gardens and storefronts for generations because it wears in rather than wearing out. The difference between a charming wall and a cracked one usually comes down to what sits inside it and what lies beneath it. INFINITE CONCRETE CREATIONS, INC. builds brick masonry in San Fernando, CA, and surrounding neighborhoods on solid concrete footings, with steel and grout placed where the design requires them. Visit a brickyard, collect a few samples, and share what you like with us. There is no pressure to decide during the first conversation. Whenever it suits you, use our estimate request form to tell us about the project.