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Islas Masonry
4.3(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Duluth, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Islas Masonry Solutions did an exceptional job. We needed a concrete walkway constructed immediately for my 87 year old mother. Franciso Jr. met us at my mother's home, he was on time and provided an estimate. He began the project on time, finished on time, cleared away and cleaned all debris from the yard and street. He was extremely professional and the concrete walkway is exceptional work. I highly recommend this company for any stone, brick, block or stucco work you may need. We have dealt with other contractors and Franciso treated us like family. If he you can make an 87 year old mother, grand-mother and great grandmother happy, you are the REAL deal. Excellent work and Exceptional Service!"
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Response time1 day
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Nelson Masonry, Inc.
4.7(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Duluth, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From our first contact to completion of the new patio, Nelson Masonry was timely, professional, courteous, answered all our questions, provided excellent recommendations and ensured we were completely satisfied with the entire experience. Whether it was an email, text or phone call, I was very pleased with the quick response from Nelson Masonry to our inquiry. Anyone who knows and understands the challenging environment to just have a contractor return you call, Nelson Masonry, during our experience, exceeded our expectations in all facets of the service. A+++."
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crawlspaces and More
4.7(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Duluth, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim and his team far exceeded our expectations with respect to the work they did, and customer service. They were extremely accommodating and finished everything on time and on budget. I look forward to working with him again, and will gladly refer anyone I know to Crawlspaces and More."
Mold Remediation
We install and replace foundation drains to properly seal the basement from the exterior.
Mold Remediation
Basement Waterproofing
Crawlspace Encapsulation

+10

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to seal the surface and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of how to paint brick. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house.

Yes, you can paint stone on the exterior of a house. It’s important to properly prep the stone by cleaning off dirt and debris. You’ll want to apply at least two coats of paint to get the most even and complete coverage. Any pinholes or missed spots, however small, can allow moisture to get into the masonry and potentially cause the paint to blister and peel from the stone.

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.

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