About DNT Masonry

DNT Masonry holds active contractor licenses in both Washington and Oregon. In Washington, contractors must register with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and maintain a surety bond before performing any construction work. Oregon requires registration through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). We maintain both registrations in good standing and renew them annually.

Our insurance portfolio includes comprehensive general liability coverage, which protects homeowners against property damage or personal injury that may occur during a project. We also carry workers' compensation insurance for every team member who sets foot on your property. This is not optional — Washington state law requires workers' compensation coverage for all construction employees — and it means that if an accident occurs on your job site, you are not held financially liable.

Beyond licensing, our team participates in ongoing professional development. Masonry techniques, building codes, and material science continue to evolve, and we invest in staying current. Our masons follow best practices published by organizations including the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Brick Industry Association (BIA), and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA). These organizations publish technical manuals, installation guidelines, and research findings that inform how we approach every project — from mortar selection to seismic reinforcement detailing.

When you hire DNT Masonry, you can verify our license status, read our insurance certificates, and confirm our standing with the relevant state agencies. We believe transparency is not just a value — it is a business requirement. Any contractor who cannot or will not provide this information should raise a red flag for homeowners.

Based in Yacolt, Washington — a small community at the foothills of the Cascades — DNT Masonry understands what it means to be a local business. We live in the neighborhoods we work in, and our reputation depends on every single project we complete. That is why word-of-mouth referrals remain our primary source of new customers. When your neighbor recommends a contractor, they are putting their own credibility on the line, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We actively support the communities we serve by sourcing materials from local suppliers whenever possible, employing local residents, and maintaining relationships with other trusted tradespeople — roofers, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers — who we can recommend when a project requires coordination across trades. This collaborative approach ensures that your project is completed efficiently and that every component, from the masonry to the surrounding systems, works together seamlessly.

Clark County and the greater Portland-Vancouver metro area have experienced significant residential growth in recent years. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that the Pacific Northwest remains one of the strongest regional housing markets in the country, and masonry continues to be a premium feature that adds long-term value to both new construction and renovation projects. Whether the market is booming or stabilizing, quality construction never goes out of style.

We are also committed to environmentally responsible construction practices. Masonry is inherently sustainable — brick and stone are natural materials that do not off-gas, do not require chemical treatments, and can be recycled at end of life. Concrete masonry units contain recycite content including fly ash, a byproduct of power generation that would otherwise go to landfill. When we demolish old masonry to make way for new construction, we recycle the material as fill or aggregate rather than sending it to the dump.

Homeowners often ask us why they should choose masonry over alternative cladding or hardscaping materials. The answer comes down to five key advantages that no other building material can match in combination: durability, fire resistance, energy efficiency, low maintenance, and resale value.

Durability: Brick and stone structures routinely last 100 years or more. The Brick Industry Association documents buildings around the world that have stood for centuries with their original masonry intact. In the Pacific Northwest, where rain and freeze-thaw cycles stress exterior materials, masonry outlasts wood siding, vinyl, and fiber cement by wide margins.

Fire resistance: Masonry walls are noncombustible and provide fire-resistance ratings of up to four hours. For chimneys and fireplaces, this is not just an advantage — it is a code requirement. A properly built masonry chimney contains the high temperatures generated by a fireplace or wood stove and prevents heat transfer to combustible framing members.

Energy efficiency: Masonry has high thermal mass, meaning it absorbs heat during the day and releases it slowly at night. This natural temperature regulation reduces heating and cooling costs. Concrete masonry walls with insulated cores can achieve R-values that meet or exceed current energy code requirements.

Low maintenance: Unlike wood siding that requires painting every five to seven years, or vinyl that can crack and fade, masonry surfaces require virtually no ongoing maintenance beyond occasional inspection and mortar repair. A professionally applied water-repellent sealer can further extend the life of exposed masonry surfaces.

Resale value: According to real estate industry research, homes with brick or stone exteriors consistently sell for a premium over comparable homes with other cladding materials. Stone veneer alone can add six to twelve percent to a home's appraised value, making masonry one of the highest-return exterior improvements a homeowner can make.