CMU stands for Concrete Masonry Unit, commonly known as cinder block. CMU walls fall into two major varieties, those that are freestanding, and those that are retaining soil (retaining walls.) Both types of walls are secured to a concrete footing (concrete poured into...
For over thirty years, Mike Pearson Construction, Inc. has been one of the leading structural concrete and foundation contractors in the greater Los Angeles area. We are a fully-equipped and OSHA-certified foundation contractor, complete with a LEED AP on...
The construction of fireplaces and chimneys has become considerably more complicated over the last 15 years, due to significant changes in building codes related to such structures. The codes related to the construction of fireplaces have become so stringent that many...
Water Features Water features tend to be the single most unique and artistic element of a construction project. Water features can differ dramatically, as they can be realized in a myriad of different forms, from basins and fountains, to ponds and water falls. Like...
While limestone and marble can be used in the same manner as other types of stone, limestone and marble have unique properties that allow them to be carved into exquisite finish pieces. This process of custom carving allows limestone and marble to be used in a wide...
Stamping, Staining, Scoring, Exposed Aggregate, Permeable Pavers, and More… There are many alternatives to stone and brick for walkways and driveways. Concrete can be given a number of specialized treatments that can give it a complex and decorative treatment. Or, the...
