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Henry Simpson Masonry Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+2 more

Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My experience with Henry Simpson Masonry could not have been better. Mr Simpson and Krista were easy to work with. They came out quickly, provided an estimate, and started the work in a timely and professional manner. The masonry crew did an excellent and efficient job. They also did a thorough cleanup when the job was finished. I highly recommend Henry Simpson Masonry!"
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garage wall
repair broken brick
repair broken brick
blue flag stone

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
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H2O Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+2 more

Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"H20 Waterproofing does a fantastic job! I love all the people that I’ve dealt with. I own many rental properties and this is the only waterproofing company that I will ever use. They are professional and truly try to help the customer. Six weeks after they finish my crawlspace there was a major flood. They sent Amari back out and he helped me get everything cleaned up and they honored all the work that they did. This is a top-notch company!"
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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OX Foundation Solutions
4.5(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dannon and Joe absolute professionals Joe and his crew did a wonderful job very neat cleaned up after their self could not ask for anything better I would recommend them to anybody they are true professionals very polite and neat great experience for me and my home for sure ð ð ¼ð"
Helical Piers
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Helical Piers
Healthy Crawl encapsulation

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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PARROT STRUCTURAL SERVICES LLC
4.5(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Parrot was so easy with which to work. They saved us a ton of money from a larger, chain type company. They also were able to get out and complete the work 3 weeks faster than they had originally anticipated. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

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