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• <div><p>The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-angie-painting-chimney-good-idea.htm">seal the surface</a> 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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint brick</a>. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house. </p></div>

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Q: What are the disadvantages of stone houses?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-ask-masonry-contractor.htm"> questions to ask a masonry contractor</a> is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material. </p></div>

Q: Should I use mortar or concrete for a chimney crown?

• <div><p>You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.</p></div>

Q: How long does chimney mortar last?

• <div><p>Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tuckpointing-vs-repointing.htm">repointing or tuckpointing</a>, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.</p></div>

Q: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Power washed my stone patio and wooden decks. Wonderful job and very professional
B and R Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Hard worker and Explained everything. Gave great insight so that the project could be done effectively and has lasted for over a year. Great pricing as well. For instance we would gravel and it would wash away he made a suggestion we use that suggestion and it is working great. Very...
Dogs Dumpster Service
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Reviewed in February 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Hart were a great choice for our needs and they provided great customer service. Our home is at the bottom of a hill and we had major drainage issues. They installed a large French drain system, sloped the land, and built a natural retaining wall that we can plant shrubs and stone...
Hart Land Management
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Reviewed in October 2022
CW did an amazing job grading and graveling our drive. Our drive was in dire need of repair due to years of wash out and he was able to fix it up like new. Would highly recommend!
Apex Paving, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
They took my dreary dangerous broken down steps and transformed them into brand new, sturdy and beautiful stone steps. They were efficient, clean and their quote was more than fair. Love these guys. Highly recomend them.
The Rock Masonry Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
The pest technicians do a wonderful job… It’s the management that needs work. If I could give absolutely NO stars I would. I wouldn’t recommend this company because there are many more pest control companies that actually care about their customers and workers and not just MAKING MONEY. Do...
Breda Pest Management
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Reviewed in December 2018
Retiled 2 bathrooms with natural stone. Some grout is already cracking up. Was supposed to regrout a shower after checking to see if we had water leaking. Got paid but didn't come back to do the shower. Returned once to install water toilet lines and had to come back due to both of them leaking....
Carver's Complete Care
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Reviewed in November 2018
Chris came in very quickly to give me an estimate, and he was able to fit me in within 2 days. His quote was much more reasonable than others I had gotten, and even though the prep work for my floors ended up being much more difficult and time consuming than estimated, he did not charge me more...
HTM Painting
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Reviewed in January 2014
It went great. I had a quote a year before but didn't get work done. He asked for the quote when called him again but I said don't worry about it. The price was close to the quote he gave previously. He went above and beyond. He came back and bleached the stones without being asked. They...
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