Ritsema Masonry & Construction

Brighton Ledge w/ white mortar

Ritsema Masonry & Construction
11293 S 26th St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
ph: 269-375-2850
fax: 269-649-1822
alt: 269-303-1822
rmco@comcast.net

Before and After

Exterior enhancement
- Plain cedar siding.
- Depth and Contrast provided by the Stone.
The installation of the Chardonnay Dressed Field stone enhanced and beautified this area and is well balance with the surrounding area.
Exterior enhancement
- Plain Before.
- Dressed for Design.
Wainscot enhancing lower level.
HOME ENTRY
- Before
- After
This plain entry was in need of dimension and depth. The stone Veneer and Limestone sill created the depth and dimension needed, and created a warm and desirable entry.
STEPS ACCENTED BY STONE
- Stone Under Concrete Steps Front View.
- Stone Under Concrete Steps
  Side view.
Enjoy a New Inviting entry for your home or building.
Let Us Build a Set for You.
TYPICAL CHIMNEY PROBLEM AND REPAIR
- Weather damaged Chimney
- New or Rebuilt Chimney construction.
The above picture on the left depicts the view of a typical chimney that is aging and is weathered and is need of repair. The chimney on the right is a rebuilt chimney with new materials and improved methods of construction.
- Coated chimney needing repair.
- Chimney repaired and cement coating applied.
Chimney was coated with a sealer and continued to deteriorate.
Chimney was repaired with 5 courses of 2" limestone rock faced and then recoated with waterproofing cement coating.
Deck Before and after
- A Disintegrating Cantilevered Deck.
- A Beautiful new 10'x 24' Deck with Cedar spindles and rail.
After a week a new 10' x 24' deck with custom cut Cedar spindles and a 6" Cedar rail. All that is needed now is a party.
Retaining wall repair
- Brick were disintegrating from water penetration due to leaking cap blocks.
- New Brick were installed and Limestone caps creating a classy look and a solid cap.
Two Retaining walls were repiared with new brick and capped with 18" Limestone a very classy look and a very good cap for Michigan weather.
STone of two walls
- Fond du Lac Heritage Blend
- Fond du Lac Custom Country Blend
The fireplace on the Left is stacked stone, the joints are not filled with mortar. The fireplace on the Right is laid and then grouted with grey mortar.
- Stone Columns Before
- Stone Columns After
The columns were enhanced by the installation of Cultured stone and the installation of a 28" x 4" Limstone cap
- Where's the Walk and the Steps
- Installed new Patio and Brick walks and Concrete step
This project included new Concrete Steps in to the home, a new Concrete Patio, and Brick walkway from the road to the lake
- A plain Brick Fireplace Face.
- A Stone Face replacing brick.
  Bucks Creek Sage stone used in new face.
Owners wanted a new focal point in their living room. The new mantle and the new Stone created a special living area.
- Barn Mantle from out east.
- Fireplace Face replacing dated marble with wood suround
Owners updating Fireplace Face and increasing size to create new Focal point in living room creating a country look.
- Straight Begining
- Straight Finish
Owners were updating Living Room creating a new focal point with straight lines.
- Fireplace needing Freshened up.
- New Stone installed on Face.
  Firebox floor was raised 4"
  Hearth stone Royal Beluga with Sandblast Finish.
Real Stone creating a new depth to and existing Fireplace.
Raised Hearth a nice place to sit and enjoy a Fire.