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Lay A Great Foundation with Keystone Pavers: A Look at Benefits and Features

April 3, 2024

We all know that spending time outdoors can bring big benefits to our health and quality of life. Being outdoors can lower stress, reduce tension, and improve sleep. But if you don’t have a comfortable outdoor space, it can make spending time outdoors a challenge.  Move your indoors outside with …

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How to Choose the Right Pavers for Your Next Outdoor Project

February 22, 2024

With spring weather right around the corner, now is an ideal time to start planning your next hardscaping project. The pavers you pick will play a key role in creating the look and functionality of your new outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for the best pavers for a driveway or a brick…

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Visit Our Outdoor Hardscape Living Showrooms

July 20, 2023

Boxley, Block, Brick and Hardscapes boasts an exceptional range of hardscape products backed by a commitment to safety, service, and reliability. But you don’t just have to take our word for it. Our Roanoke, VA location features a beautiful outdoor showroom designed to inspire and support you as you craft…

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Concrete Masonry Units: The World’s Safest Building Material

June 16, 2023

Concrete masonry units are derived from the same philosophies that the Romans used. The technology has improved over the last two millennia, but the idea is the same: build with concrete masonry units for safe structures that can withstand almost anything for centuries. The Surge in Popularity Architects, designers, engineers,…

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5 Ways to Elevate Your Landscaping with Buckingham Slate Flagstone

May 21, 2023

Benefits of Slate One of the many benefits of slate flagstone is its versatility and beauty. It can be cut in a variety of thicknesses, shapes, and sizes without losing its natural variation and luster. Buckingham Slate in particular is known for its rich, blue-black hue that complements every taste.

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Women in Construction: An Interview with Mandy Williams

April 19, 2023

We’re proud to have strong, capable women on our team. We want to highlight their achievements and contributions to both our company and the field as a whole. We sat down with Mandy Williams, a leader of inside sales at Boxley Brick and Hardscapes in Lynchburg, VA to hear about…

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Create Curb Appeal with Brick

December 14, 2022

One of the best ways to improve your home’s aesthetic appeal is to choose brick. In addition to their many other benefits, bricks offer style. Bricks offer undeniable visual interest because of their interesting variations in texture and shade. Thanks to their versatility your creative opportunities are practically limitless.

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Want to Go Green? Choose Brick for Sustainability

December 14, 2022

Bricks Support Green Building Systems The benefits of brick extend much further than just aesthetics, they’re a top choice for developers adhering to green building practices. A green building system is a type of construction that saves money, improves energy efficiency, lowers carbon emissions, and creates healthier places for people.  …

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Why Choose Brick? Fire, Wind, and Storm Protection

December 14, 2022

Brick Offers a Strong Defense Against Destructive Winds High-force winds, tornadoes and hurricanes can obliterate entire neighborhoods. Dangers include not only high winds, but the debris that can smash windows and tear through walls. The good news is that brick homes have been shown to offer superior protection against high…

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Is Brick Really Affordable?

December 14, 2022

Residential brick costs If you’re in the market for purchasing or building a home, look no further than brick for the most efficient building material on the market. To save money upfront, you may be tempted to choose a wood frame home. But residential brick offers lower insurance premiums, better…

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