Various projects have different installation systems that are more cost effective and a better fit for the individual project needs. We offer materials that can be fabricated for any installation system desired. As industry experts, we also offer assistance in wall detailing. We partner with manufacturers that have engineers and architects on staff to assist in specific projects. We work with premiere masonry manufacturers and fabricators both locally and across the globe. Designs with masonry can be classic and traditional but also modern and forward thinking with unique colors, sizes and textures.
Upchurch Kimbrough Company was founded in Houston, TX in 1973 by Jim Kimbrough and Willis Upchurch. Jim and Willis sought to change the standard of the industry by providing a level of expertise and service that was unmatched. The two understood the tremendous talent offered by local architectural firms and began to build lasting relationships throughout the Houston market. As Upchurch Kimbrough continued to expand product lines to include natural stone, calcium silicate and clay paving, Upchurch Kimbrough Company became the leading supplier of masonry products in the region.
Upchurch Kimbrough works with brick manufactures from across the country and quarries from all over the world to provide the widest variety of masonry products available. Our manufacturing partners are leaders in the industry that provide the highest quality products and technical support. These manufactures operate with state-of-the-art fabrication equipment to ensure quality, while also offering innovative sizes, shapes and textures. Many manufactures often operate under a LEED certification, helping to make a greener planet by using recycled content.
Masonry is one of the oldest building systems in history dating back to the Egyptian pyramids. Over the years new ways to incorporate masonry into architecture have evolved. There is an installation system to fit any project whether it be structural, cavity wall, thin adhered or pre-engineered clip. Upchurch Kimbrough offers highly-skilled, industry experts with a desire to assist customers in both creative consulting and technical assistance.