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606 MASONRY LLC
5.0(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive during the vetting and quoting process. Answered questions and thoroughly discussed alternative approaches to the problems with my 45 year old chimney. Kept me informed of material and equipment orders prior to work commencement. Had to deal with intervals of inclement weather through the majority of the job and made good use of intervals between rains. They are professional, great to deal with, and do quality work. I would recommend them to anyone needing masonry work."
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Ascent Church Patio

+68

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cooley & Company Construction, LLC
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+1 more

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough about James and Bryce. They were not only professional, but knowledgeable and courteous as well. We had consulted two prior companies about getting our fireplace operational with ventless gas logs. They both said it would be difficult, if not impossible. All-Star Drain Solutions came out for an initial consultation, advised us what needed to be done and, on their second trip, did the install at a reasonable price.. The fireplace looks great! We couldnâ t be happier. I would highly recommend All-Star to anybody."
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reed's Home Solutions
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Berea, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner came down to give us an estimate on what it would take to fix standing water issue in a house we were looking at purchasing. He performed a thorough inspection on what was causing the water to sit in the crawlspace and went over what would be required to keep the moisture and water from affecting the structural integrity of the house. While we did not end up purchasing the home, we greatly appreciated his willingness to come down and do an inspection and give us an estimate. They were recommended by my stepdad who had them do a crawlspace encapsulation on his house. He said they perform first class workmanship and were professional. The owner also came back after the work was finished to ensure that everything was done correctly. Would recommend to anyone needing any work done on their crawlspace."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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.

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’t have traditional framing.

The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.

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