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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.8(
35
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Skipperville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had previously hired someone to waterproof our basement but it severely failed. Once AFS came and accessed the crawl space, they implemented a new system. Our crawl space is amazing now and the team Quadarrius, Jovian, and Dallas were professional, informative, and proficient! Colt my representative walked me through everything before during and after! I love this company and recommend their services to anyonet!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Elite Concrete
4.8(
38
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Skipperville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys are awesome. Sal and his team cleared sod, leveled, formed and poured a 500 square foot driveway with a retaining curb in one day. Concrete was perfectly jointed and finished. It was a pleasure doing business with Sal, and I couldn't be happier with the results."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Apex Foundation Specialists, LLC
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Skipperville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company! Fantastic crew! Good morals! Impressive work ethic! Very clean, efficient, and timely! Had some cracking in my bicks and I was concerned none the less. I called 4 different foundation repair companies and I was immediately sold on Apex! There not the cheapest but to my personal experience they are absolutely the best. They told everything I needed to expect on the front end. And much to my surprise they fixed my foundation and bricks in less than a day. Then after all is said and done they have lifetime warranty?s on everything they do! If your having issues with your foundation, look no farther than Apex Foundation Specialist!!!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flores Concrete
5.0(
2
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Skipperville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Really like the work and service they provide Mr Flores did exactly what I wanted. He’s very on time, respectful and very professional at what he does. If I ever need anything fixed or remodeled I will definitely contact Mr. Flores again."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Driveways - Concrete Project

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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