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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Thank you for choosing Kepa Masonry and Landscaping contractor. We have been doing business for years and have the skills and knowledge to execute your project with precision. We specialize in concrete and masonry projects like block walls, foundations, and other related projects but we also take care of your landscaping needs with tree removal and trimming as well.

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Response time30 mins
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Robert De Coito
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was qualified, knew what the real problem was, ordered and purchased the materials, and did the job in an afternoon. His price was reasonable and he was personable."
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William J Young
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Hilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

We 30 years of experience and pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our concrete and roofing and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.\n\nAccepts Cash, Check, PayPal And Venmo

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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.

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