General Masonry Supply Venture

Your Vision, Built in Stone and Brick.

At General Masonry Supply Venture, we believe that every Chicago structure tells a unique story. Since our founding, we have dedicated ourselves to being the premier destination for high-quality masonry materials and expert design resources for the North Side.

Located just a short drive from the city in Northbrook, IL, we serve a sophisticated clientele of homeowners, contractors, and architects who refuse to compromise on quality. We aren’t just a supply yard; we are your project partners. We have hand-selected a network of the most reputable stone quarries and industry-leading vendors to ensure that every brick, limestone slab, and paver we sell meets rigorous standards for both urban durability and high-end aesthetics.

Why Choose Us?

We aren’t just a supply yard; we are your project partners. We have hand-selected a network of the most reputable stone quarries and industry-leading vendors to ensure that every brick, stone, limestone and paver we sell meets rigorous standards for durability and aesthetics.

What We Offer Chicago Builders

Our selection is curated to inspire, ranging from the timeless elegance of natural limestone to the modern efficiency of thin veneer and high-performance porcelain pavers.

Natural & Manufactured Stone: We carry an extensive inventory of full and thin veneers, flagstone, and outcropping, perfect for Chicago brownstones and modern lakefront estates.
Premium Brick & Pavers: A vast array of colors, textures, and precise dimensions to match historic Chicago masonry or create contemporary outdoor living spaces.
Specialty Architectural Elements: Enhance your design with architectural balustrades, custom limestone treads, pool copings, and Isokern fireplace systems.
Advanced Project Solutions: We go beyond materials by providing 3D project visualization, exterior elevation design, and site inspections to help you see your finished project before the first stone is laid.

Our Commitment

Our mission is simple: to provide the best selection of masonry products at affordable prices, backed by quick delivery and expert advice. Whether you are building a custom dream home or updating a backyard patio, we provide the materials and the expertise to bring your vision to life.

Visit our Northbrook showroom today and start your next project with a solid foundation.

Masonry Product Dimensions & Specifications

Precision-Sourced Materials for Every Professional Build.

At General Masonry Supply Venture, we provide detailed masonry specifications to ensure your project is executed with mathematical precision. Our inventory is sourced from the nation’s most reputable stone quarries and brick vendors, meaning dimensions may vary slightly by source.

Random Thin Brick and Corners

Veneer, Front of Brick

Veneer Spec: 8″ L x 2-1/4″ H x 5/8″ Thickness
Coverage: 7 Veneers per Square Foot

Corners, Face and Side of Brick

Corner Spec: 8″ L x 2-1/4″ H x 3-3/4″ D x 5/8″ Thickness
Coverage: 4 Corners per Linear Foot

Full Size Brick Dimensions

Random Thin Veneer Stone

Thin Veneer Stone is manufactured by taking a piece of Full Veneer Stone and “sawing out the middle” leaving you with two pieces of “thinner” stone. Thin Veneer is roughly 3/4″ – 1 1/4″ thick, compared to Full Veneer which is 4-5″ thick. Thin Veneer is about 25% of the weight of Full Veneer. Typically no Brick Ledge is necessary when installing Thin Veneer and can be applied to almost any wall (if prepared correctly). Aesthetically there is no difference between Full and Thin Veneer.

Thin Veneer is sold by the Square Foot when talking about Flats and Linear Foot when talking about 90 Degree Corners.

Random Full Veneer Stone

Full Veneer Stone is manufactured by taking the raw product and Splitting, Sawing or Cutting the material into individual pieces of Veneer Stone. Full Veneer is approximately 4″ thick, compared to Thin Veneer which is 3/4″ – 1 1/4″ thick. Because of the extra thickness, Full Veneer is about 75% heavier than Thin Veneer. This extra weight makes a Brick Ledge necessary for installation. Aesthetically there is no difference between Full and Thin Veneer.

Full Veneer is sold by the Ton and covers approximately 35-40 Square Feet per Ton. We package Full Veneer by placing it on a Pallet and Stretch Wrapping the Product. Each Pallet is around 3,000 Lbs (1.5 Ton), unless requested otherwise.