What are the alternatives to a stone house?

• <div><p>Brick is the closest choice when seeking to capture the timeless look of stone with a more practical and budget-friendly option. When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-vs-brick-siding.htm">stone versus brick siding</a>, the price range of <b>$200,000 to $400,000</b> for average brick home construction is dramatically lower compared to the cost of building a stone home. If you'd like to keep the stone aesthetic without the cost, stone veneer and manufactured stone are both less expensive than real stone. </p></div>

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>

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Q: Do brick houses have framing?

• <div><p>Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don&rsquo;t have traditional framing. </p></div>

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: What is the best color to paint a brick fireplace?

• <div><p>The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors&mdash;like white or gray&mdash;will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overcoming-fear-color-home-decor.htm">bold color</a> can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings. </p></div>

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I hired George to take down and remove a 13x27 foot cabin on my property, deliver 95 tons of gravel to my site, and install a culvert underneath my road into the cabin site. George did a fantastic job with the demolition. He coordinated the delivery and pickup of the dumpster, he called the...
Gilkey's Excavation Service & More LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
When my husband and I sold our Lake Lot and purchased a home in the country, I did not realize how much we would miss our fire pit and the lovely evenings by the fire just enjoying nature. We recently contacted Construction Specialties about building a fire pit in our yard and Mike not only...
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Reviewed in April 2015
The experience that I had with Hartman Excavating was above and beyond what I have experienced with a lot of professionals in recent years. Both Jim Hartman and his son Kevin Hartman were exceptionally nice and very pleasant to work with. At one point they explained to me that it was nice to...
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Reviewed in February 2013
Steve Hammonds and SH Flatworks is fantastic! I have nothing but absolute trust and praise for his ability to listen to your needs and goals and to seek out the right option for you. His follow-up and support through the process is second to none and I have no issues at all with...
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Reviewed in September 2012
The excavation and leveling of my property was done with a laser level and compacted very well about 3 weeks before the delivery of the post frame building materials. Because I was so impressed with the quality of the ground work, I hired the same company to excavate and construct a stone...
Quality Structures Inc
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Reviewed in May 2009
They came in and cut the concrete, put in the gravel sump pit, piping and insulation, hooked up to the electricity and ran all the lines. They were in and out within six hours. They people who came out were really courteous. They have really good follow up, they called me after the first rain...
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