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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>

Q: What causes mortar deterioration?

• <div><p>Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.</p></div>

Q: What does a mason do?

• <div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What causes black stains on bricks?

• <div><p>In some cases, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/black-stains-brick.htm">black stains on brick</a> are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing. </p></div>

Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;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.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

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Last update on January 09, 2026

Reviewed in January 2025
Jeramy was heavily involved in a number of projects in our new home. He has great attention to detail and a terrific work ethic. Highly recommend.
LMC HOME BUILDERS LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Chris kept us informed as to what was happening, time line, etc. true joy to have Chris, Duncan construction do the work.
Duncan Construction & Development LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very thorough and communicative. Kept in touch while arranging for dumpster, etc., which was appreciated. Day of clean up went quickly with no problems and again, William was very good at keeping me abreast of what they were doing and their next move. I am so pleased, I am having William do...
Panhandle Junk Removal
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Reviewed in April 2023
hired them three times already, they did best on doing their job. They are fantastic
Always Faithful Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2023
I must recommend Nate from Anderson PLUMBING for his excellent response on a Sunday He was so quick, efficient, and professional and had my issues resolved in 30 minutes. What's amazing is over the last year that I've dealt with a nightmare under my kitchen sink I have paid 3 other plumbers...
Anderson & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very responsive to inquiries/estimates. Easy to schedule the work. The product (Mitsubishi split HVAC unit) is first rate. The installers were very pleasant and efficient. The office administration was also very pleasant and easy to deal with. All work was completed within one day and at a...
Bills Heating Air Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in February 2022
These guys are the real deal! For the money they charge compared to the work they do is insane. When they completed the work, I actually told them I would be charging more if I were them. ð
Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Professional - courteous - and civil. Work crew was solicitous of our concerns and attempted to always satisfy them.
Bugle Construction JMJ, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
They were very good, personable, and prompt. I would recommend them to anyone in need of their service.
Specialty Insulation Baker City, OR
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Reviewed in February 2021
Very fast response time and seemed to be a good repair, I little expensive compared to who we've used before, but they were worth the money.
Alpine Summit Heating and Cooling
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