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Three Bear Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Winchester, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin provided some solutions to a foundation project and helped fix an irrigation problem with same day service. Justin is very knowledgeable and willing to explain the problem and how best to fix it."
Septic System Installation
Septic Tank Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
Dome Chamber Drain Field Installation
New Septic Installation

+4

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MTU Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Winchester, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve had a lot of crews in our home for various projects over the years, and I have to say this was one of the most courteous. They worked hard, navigating through our kitchen to access the basement and I really appreciated their efforts. Thank you MTU, we now have safe walls in our cellar and fresh beams to keep the house standing ;)"
Elevator pit waterproofing and sealing
Piers under an existing home
Piers under an existing homes middle wall
Solutions/Answers
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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DaBella - Spokane (Siding)
3.7(
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Serving Winchester, ID and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a little glitch, my husband called Dabella and Dustin reached out to us, he went above and beyond to help us get a new roof. He was professional and kind helped us get the best financing and got our roof installed before the snow started flying. We had a new roof and gutters installed. Everything looks awesome. Thank you Dustin"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ABBA Concrete LLC
4.8(
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Serving Winchester, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the work completed by ABBA concrete. The owner Felipe was very courteous on the phone and his son Nick was very professional as he detailed everything that was to be done giving me the best price. The job was done quickly and efficiently and included removal of old crumbling curb, replacing it with brand new curbing all around existing pathways and garden spaces. I just love the new curbing, and I plan on putting in decorative landscaping rock and pea gravel in the spring. I will be sending pictures at that time to add to this review. I highly recommend this company. They do not disappoint."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

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—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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