https://www.veritasmasonry.com/take-action daily 0.75 2024-06-10 https://www.veritasmasonry.com/veritas-masonry-rva daily 1.0 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046017552-IJVSV6BC67M0B59Q92VR/matthew3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/33e6b38d-a5d1-4e9a-99f0-da9b6244e9c6/IMG_1309.JPG Home Repointing on historic carriage house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/47565911-a62b-4f15-9671-533b4eb40b7e/IMG_0532.JPG Home Added stucco and slate statue stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/77c03597-bf3f-449b-ab86-66891b492c77/IMG_1516.JPG Home Layout and cutting stone surround https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/d15a9ea4-4979-43df-9db4-9a6a47b25d45/IMG_7583.JPG Home French drain type path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/d60583a9-1f1a-4e69-9397-1659451f3498/IMG_1259.JPG Home Repointing brick patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/e7d89c86-91ed-43d8-95a6-05e5c08f7242/IMG_6731.JPG Home Brick patio on gravel bed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/efd56a25-0855-46b5-b4b4-e1e9afdeba35/1423%2Bparking%2Bpad.jpg Home Concrete pavers on parking pad with tamped gravel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/6561ed6c-61e4-4908-bf97-41ec9dcd4ad6/IMG_7240.JPG Home Brick fireplace surround https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/23fcbcde-87d5-4671-b9b4-2c581c7fb0e0/IMG_3232.JPG Home Parking pad on tamped gravel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019337-88CNZQ9DN317KQCILBJG/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.03.46+PM.png Home Custom concrete awning mounts after damage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1a85fe46-215a-495c-b5a2-225963fa08ad/IMG_0278.JPG Home Bricking up window with kitchen vent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/5b7e8d3c-7373-4a46-a1c1-c22006fdbe87/IMG_3730.JPG Home Added stucco and slate to match existing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/032f336a-4314-4907-8313-6c823479ecbc/IMG_3326.JPG Home Replacing damaged bricks in historic home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/bf25a945-5e60-4bd7-9a0d-56227f13cf94/IMG_7121.JPG Home Repointing pressed bricks https://www.veritasmasonry.com/about-veritas daily 0.75 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046017552-IJVSV6BC67M0B59Q92VR/matthew3.jpg About Matthew Hankla - Making a positive impact brick-by-brick, project-by-project, Matthew Hankla has a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and care that define historic homes and structures in the community. He has studied and apprenticed with historic masons and artisans, cherishing the opportunity to apply this knowledge to his hands-on work. Born in Charlottesville and raised in Madison, Virginia, Matthew moved to Richmond a decade ago and earned a BS in Biology and a BA in Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. https://www.veritasmasonry.com/videos2 daily 0.75 2024-06-10 https://www.veritasmasonry.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work daily 0.75 2024-07-04 https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/patio monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1720126606596-IH858GY3R2UQZC0Y3R9H/IMG_6731.JPG Past Work - Patio Finished work https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/polishing-stone-jdy95 monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019564-IT7GPCRZY3WWH3QNR76K/marble.png Past Work - Polishing stone Polished stone with an electric stone polisher, then applied wax to enhance the shine. https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/tile-h2tcd monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019580-IDY6X4BH6AOE3VSVHKW0/tile+backsplash.JPG Past Work - Tile https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/cutting-new-openings-d8axy monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019550-Z4N9PS4761848CYTNLLS/garage+door.JPG Past Work - Cutting new openings https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/lime-plaster-hg7zn monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019425-PSI6SI44ONRMM9JYSXQH/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.25.49+PM.png Past Work - Lime plaster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019451-0ZGKUEF7CKBN99W8N1RP/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.26.01+PM.png Past Work - Lime plaster The topcoat can turn out a beautiful limestone-like finish and when left unpainted (or pigmented with natural pigments) can allow moisture to escape from the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019454-P2QGFZ4YFVYJOMML60WQ/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.34.47+PM.png Past Work - Lime plaster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019442-CHS49HDC03PL9U85DQHY/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.25.39+PM.png Past Work - Lime plaster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019437-KBBUTSC4XBBAI8UY7FUT/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.25.28+PM.png Past Work - Lime plaster https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/repointing-zgnbe monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019535-UO41HK7ZUUZXSCQL6NJ4/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.40.15+PM.png Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing Examples of pre-colored lime mortars available from Limeworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019531-7OHCVR6DJWF74TCCOI5V/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.40.09+PM.png Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing I really liked working with the people at Limeworks. They have a green-focused plan and have great products, and are friendly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019483-0Y9XJ4V69GARF8L789VU/repointing+5.JPG Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing Color is added to match and mortar kept recessed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019496-T409KKWRO1G35VP4SHS4/repointing+after+2.JPG Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing Can you spot the new mortar? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019513-NGRO65M5NHH6972WCVNZ/IMG_7526A85A8F95-1.jpeg Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019519-VYDQGGPYA5PFV1HDQQS5/repointing+4.JPG Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing Lime repointing- note the mortar color is similar to the original and is kept off the face of the bricks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019507-OZ31GE7QR0CY4YQUB6T3/repointing+after+3.JPG Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019490-RCZ299NPT4VVWTCP1LBN/repointing+after.JPG Past Work - Historic Lime Repointing https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/awning-repair-sd3p9 monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019327-HKWT15OWLNLVAMLL6XNE/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.03.46+PM.png Past Work - Awning repair 3 custom concrete forms with bolts installed and wall re-leveled and spot-repointed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019323-71F751UD7CD72CNO2ZZJ/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.04.16+PM.png Past Work - Awning repair Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019330-HDRZKHJRUG3OPZY6VUZK/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.04.02+PM.png Past Work - Awning repair After awning re-installed https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/bricking-up-windowsholes-tstmm monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019396-MI024U8GQ2WBGFGWH81C/bricked+up+window+after.PNG Past Work - Bricking up windows/holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019390-NZDDA8QSAK36ZAXI4LJ2/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.01.33+PM.png Past Work - Bricking up windows/holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019402-6GDNNURTEFA6IWFR3JMH/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+3.01.49+PM.png Past Work - Bricking up windows/holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019384-2F7FU08GQ1ZRD05IPY6B/bricking+up+window+2.JPG Past Work - Bricking up windows/holes https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/parking-pad-m2h8p monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019342-PJYD1UKM4Y6J8HE1ENVL/1423+parking+pad.png Past Work - Parking pads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019353-1717VK17PFPZDT97Q89J/parking+pad+3.JPG Past Work - Parking pads https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/time-lapse-video-of-pool-surround-9kjwe monthly 0.5 2021-06-19 https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/front-step-repair-matching-historic-brick-hjy3e monthly 0.5 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019306-X01ZLIHYC04KAHKQ4TU5/steps.JPG Past Work - Front step repair - matching historic brick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019310-R0YUDV4O2GPKU5G35PQX/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+2.43.01+PM.png Past Work - Front step repair - matching historic brick https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/fireplace-repair-before-after-2pnhx monthly 0.5 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019293-NRSZ0I06H23BDU0EBUQ5/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+2.39.54+PM.png Past Work - Fireplace repair before & after After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019289-FVRIK2BDIRTY6EJOBPGA/Screen+Shot+2021-06-22+at+2.44.37+PM.png Past Work - Fireplace repair before & after Before https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/stone-wall-ww6sr monthly 0.5 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019239-670OL70SIFL4C90RTWNX/stone+wall.jpg Past Work - Stone wall https://www.veritasmasonry.com/work/project-one-985n3-na9ak monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019271-1ZC8FM6BB8XQJ9EQJ18O/walkway+before.JPG Past Work - Walkway Repair before & after Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66674d3f3c66361f0db68e05/1718046019276-LCYJC3YBWD70JD6ZMS3K/walkway+after.JPG Past Work - Walkway Repair before & after After