But Fendt makes some of its block to look like brick, said Gendron, the company's masonry sales manager. Bates would have sold wire and mortar, common to construction with both materials.

For masonry, we have Matte, Glossy and Unfinished. In the image below, the Glossy setting is not ideal as we can see a clear reflection of the adjacent pool and concrete wall. The stone is not ...

Success of underdog Jake Bates not only provides someone to cheer for, it builds a teachable moment for an industry veteran.