Mark Custom Masonry

Just about finished up on this other than a a few spot pointing touch ups and applying siloxane sealer. I’ve gotten plenty of compliments about how it looks but I’m more proud of what’s on the inside, including -
A 12” footer extending 6” on each side along with an 8” sonotube and additional 12” with vertical and horizontal #5 rebar. We have sandy soil here in FL and my goal is to have this thing standing dead straight for at least 50 years.
Conduit zip tied to a pressure treated post with galvanized hardware and bracket keeping it off the ground to keep the interior open and manageable for the electric without water issues
The conduit runs to the light but also has a GFCI on the back on the pier. New wiring can be ran through in the future without disassembling any masonry.
Weepholes at base to prevent any moisture accumulation
Custom made cast stone cap prevented the need to trim and drill a $200 natural stone that is not always easy to source in my area to begin with. Cap is pitched and conduit extends past the top of opening, so water won’t be getting in easily from the top.
Siloxane sealer will help prevent efflorescence caused by salts in our hard water precipitating out from the mortar.
I encourage everyone to utilize masonry whether they hire me, someone else, or do it themselves. If you are going to hire someone and compare prices, these details are what could be the difference between a project lasting 10 years or 50 years. Masonry is a long term investment, so be sure you are not only happy with pictures of previous work or mockups, but that you also paying for the quality you are looking for on the inside as well.