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Another Landscape Co Inc

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Another Landscape Co Inc

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Having earned the reputation as Brunswick's premier landscape company by providing exceptional, personalized service, we can assist you in the design and installation of a beautiful outdoor living space for your home or business.

Having earned the reputation as Brunswick's premier landscape company by providing exceptional, personalized service, we can assist you in the design and installation of a beautiful outdoor living space for your home or business.

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ABA Construction

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ABA Construction is a general contracting company with 40+ yrs experience in commercial and residential construction and remodeling . We employ 2 full time superintendents and 1 contract specialist and have dozens of well trusted and professional sub contractors.

ABA Construction is a general contracting company with 40+ yrs experience in commercial and residential construction and remodeling . We employ 2 full time superintendents and 1 contract specialist and have dozens of well trusted and professional sub contractors.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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.

Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should worry about cracks in brick if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.

Typically, a brick mason will repair a brick mailbox. They can provide an estimate for repairs, which may include sourcing replacement brick, mortar, and other materials. If your brick mailbox has been completely destroyed, you should check with your local building code enforcement office to confirm that a brick mailbox is allowed in your location as some areas do not allow brick mailboxes because of the potential hazard for drivers who may hit them.

Yes, it’s a good idea to use paint primer on your brick fireplace before painting it. Brick is highly absorbent, so your first few coats of paint will likely seep into the surface of your fireplace, allowing the natural color of the brick to seep through. To avoid this, you’ll want to use one or two coats of primer, followed by the topcoat. 

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