Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to “settle” and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or “stair step” cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</p></div>

Can it be dangerous to cut stone as a beginner?

• <div><p>Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.</p><p>However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.</p><p>To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.</p></div>

Can you use super glue to hang lights on brick?

• <div><p>Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.</p></div>

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Q: Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to &ldquo;settle&rdquo; and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or &ldquo;stair step&rdquo; cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</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 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>

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I recently hired truoak Excavation for a project on my property and was extremely impressed with their professionalism and efficiency. The team completed the job quickly and effectively, and the end result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend truoak Excavation for any excavation...
TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
Owner took pictures of site, provided computer-generated overlays of projected landscaping. We approved plan, and work began within a week. Project was completed in about 4 days. Finished product turned out excellent.
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Jeff and his crew from H2O Designs did a great job on our backyard pond. Just take a look at the pictures I'm sending in with this review. The pond iteself looks great in large part to the granite bolders used to hold down the liner and and quot;defineand quot; the pond boundries. Quality work,...
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Overall our experience with Green Scape Enterprises, Mike and Lydia Bowman and their workers has been ideal. They have been more than helpful, trustworthy and have done all that they promised to do. Plus all this for a very reasonable price. We would highly recommend them for any landscape...
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Reviewed in July 2011
Mitchell Haggard is the owner. He’s a guy with a crew and a pick up truck. It was so much fun working with them that I added a new stone underneath the window. They were excellent. They did a super duper job. I would use them again in the future.
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