How to remove the white stains I see on my bricks?

• <div><p>The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-efflorescence-brick.htm">remove efflorescence stains</a>, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.</p></div>

Is brick stain permanent?

• <div><p>Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.</p></div>

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Q: How is natural stone formed?

• <div><p>Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.</p></div>

Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>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&mdash;something that&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: Is masonry more expensive than concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it&rsquo;s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.</p></div>

Q: Is brick stain permanent?

• <div><p>Staining or painting brick isn&rsquo;t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it&rsquo;s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can&rsquo;t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.</p></div>

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The work was done in a professional manner and on time. I would recommend this company to anyone looking gravel driveway restoration.
Dynamic Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
We were extremely satisfied with Jerry & his team's work. They did an excellent job on our driveway, sidewalk & a gravel parking pad. Our projects looks FANTASTIC! Their work was very professional. Communicating with Jerry was very easy. Neighbors were impressed also and stopped by to talk to...
Final Aspect Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Came and tore out old concrete and was planning on finishing the job the next day, but because my old driveway had been so broken and cracked, the ground underneath was so wet it was almost mud. So they waited a week while the ground dried out. Then came and prepped the ground put gravel down...
Nick Jensen Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in April 2015
As mentioned above - he did ALL the landscaping on new home and maintains it yearly. He put in trees, shrubs, rocks, cement enclosures around trees, gravel, barks, total sprinkler system, steps.,,,, the list goes one....front and backyard. Approx. $19,000 for that job in 2004. Have an...
Green Thumb Horticultural
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Reviewed in July 2014
The work was done on time, but I was not thrilled with their service or expertise overall. They seemed to have a very set/limited combination of rocks/plants that they use and weren't able to recommend low-maintenance or native plants. The watering system that was installed in the fall was...
IDAHO CLASSIC LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in May 2014
Provider was very meticulous with this installation. He had a crew of three working with him that were not so much, but the owner paid very close attention to details. He was thorough on his angle cuts, placement of planks, and using pieces that showed the variation I was looking for. The job...
Installer Direct Flooring
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Reviewed in February 2013
Came out gave me an estimate and a date he could come back and do the work. Showed up when they said they would. Did the work, cleaned up after themselves exactly the way they said it would go. There was a leaky bushing on a gas line, they fixed it too and that wasn't part of the bid. They dug...
R E PILEGGI & SONS
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Reviewed in February 2013
They build a metal barn and poured concrete which was okay. They poured the foundation for my house and it was out of square. They didn't pack the gravel enough so the concrete is cracked now. The patios is sloped backwards so water flows toward the house and he quoted me one price and then...
BACKHOE & CONCRETE WORKS
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Reviewed in June 2012
business was going to level and grade (for drainage) our driveway and back yard. i needed it done as soon as possible and agreed on june 21st as i spoke with his wife after the estimate. that wanted gravel on sight before coming to do the job, i had about 3 weeks to prepare and i told the wife...
Osborn's Excvation & Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called Edged in Stone for an estimate for a sprinkler system. He didn't show up the first day, because he was busy working on another job. It would have been fine if he had called to let me know, but he left me hanging. He called me the next morning, and apologized. We set up another...
EDGED IN STONE LANDSCAPING
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Dependable Construction LLC Specializing in lot leveling, lawn prep, driveways, sidewalk, trampoline holes. All pipe work sewer, water, storm drain, irrigation. Dependable Construction strives to give the most quality and forever lasting finish product with close attention to detail and customer satisfaction. Dependable Construction LLC is a newly started grade and excavation company with 10 years experience.

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Full service lawn and tree maintenance, isa certified arborists on staff, design/build landscaping includes planting, turf installation, irrigation, hardscaping and water features. free estimates, leading company for 30 years in all eastern idaho including idaho falls, pocatello, blackfoot, rexburg. known for knowledgeable staff, quality work and fair prices. Additional DBAs - Ampro Inc, Ampro LawnTech Pest Control. Additional phones - (208) 356-0011, (208) 233-5296.

"It went really well. They were prompt, professional, arrived on time and gave suggestions for future upkeep. I was very pleased with the services."

LESLIE S on June 2018

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Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

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.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

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