Can you remove limewash from brick?

• <div><p>Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to roll or spray exterior paint on brick?

• <div><p>Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the bricks beyond a surface layer. Rolling penetrates the bricks but doesn&rsquo;t work as well on the mortar. A combination of painting and rolling is your best bet. Using a brush to paint brick isn&rsquo;t advised because it is time-consuming and won&rsquo;t penetrate beyond the surface.</p></div>

Q: How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.</p></div>

Q: What is considered the hearth of a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they&rsquo;ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they&rsquo;ll simply go out.</p></div>

Q: Can I reuse a brick after cutting it by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.</p></div>

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Did a great job/ will return to lay gravel
Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We recently purchased a lake cottage on Lake Shafer. There is a drop of some 12 feet from the yard to the lake. We had inlaid stone steps that had become pretty unstable. Bart met me to discuss the project and estimate the cost which was approved. His brother Vince arrived on time and with...
Coors Remodeling
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Reviewed in April 2015
Bottom Line: John did a great job! We have a long gravel driveway that hasn't had any maintenance on it for far too long. In some areas, the drive had significant vegetation and dirt over the old gravel. John came in; power-raked the drive to level it out and laid down new stone. The...
Schott Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
They rebuilt the foundation and redid all of the stones. They put landscape cloth behind the stones and backfilled with gravel. And it looks beautiful.
LEVERIDGE INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Replaced old paver patio & wooden steps with new pavers and stone steps and added ~300sf to the patio area.
Oasis Outdoor Living & Landscapes
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Reviewed in May 2013
Mark was excellent. The stone looks beautiful. Mark was always here when he said he would be coming back to grout and then again to seal the stone. We enjoyed working with Mark and will definitely use him again.
Pardekooper Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
Once again I had outstanding results with Property Pros. The crew worked diligently, check with me during progress, and cleaned up area upon completion. The crew performed exceptionally. In the past I have used them for leaf removal, mulching, trimming, installation of stone/gravel walkway,...
Property Pros Land Management LLC
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Reviewed in October 2008
This facility is phenomenal for dogs. It is the size of a basketball arena and all of the dogs run around and play together. They can go out to a gravel area that is fenced in. No other place that I've looked at have as much room for the dogs to run in. She has all kinds of toys for them.
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