Boxley Block, Brick, and Hardscape Centers embraced the spirit of giving this season and collected enough toys to support a record number of children for Toys for Tots! We collected donations at our Lynchburg location throughout November to support the children in our community. The donations also went to Campbell, Bedford, Appomattox, and Amherst counties.
Childhood hunger is a significant problem in our community. While schools provide food insecure children meals during the week, many go hungry during the weekend. That’s why Boxley is supporting Food for Kids, a non-profit organization that provides food-insecure children at Goodview, Huddleston, Moneta, and Montvale Elementary Schools in Bedford County, VA, with food for meals over the weekend.
October is Careers in Construction Month, making it an ideal time to consider a career with masonry.
Masonry jobs allow workers to make a good living for themselves and their families with competitive pay and excellent benefits that provide Virginians with peace of mind in knowing their future is secure.
According to the construction industry advocacy group Build Your Future Virginia, there is a demand for more than 250,000 craft labor jobs in the state, including nearly 20,000 in the masonry field. Masons work with brick, concrete blocks and natural stones to build attractive, durable structures and surfaces.
More and more, concrete masonry units (CMU) are moving to the head of the class when it comes to schools’ building material of choice.
Why this growing popularity in CMUs (also known as block)?
In addition to its versatile design features, did you know that building with block can save on insurance?
It’s true – because of durability, strength, and resilience; choosing CMU as your building material pays off when it’s time to pay the insurance bill.
Adding an outdoor living space is one of the most surefire ways to add value to your home.
A report from US Market Trends state demand for outdoor living space from homebuyers has increased regularly over the past few years, rising 3.5% this year1.
Is there a better holiday to spend in your outdoor living area than the Fourth of July?
In a word, no. Independence Day is a day best spent with family and friends celebrating all of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. And what better place to celebrate than a beautiful, relaxing outdoor space made for just such an occasion?
The 2018 Boxley 360 Corporate Responsibility report, “Excellence Through Empowerment,” highlights how the company makes a difference – in the community, the environment and among employees.
Think it costs too much to build with brick?
Think again.
The cost-effective component of brick continues to surprise those who assume such a long-lasting product must cost significantly more than wood, stucco, vinyl or fiber cement.
Are you looking for a unique way to dress up a room or outdoor space?
Thin brick may be just the “wow factor” you’re looking for. Use it indoors or outdoors to add a natural, textured charm to the space.