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Macon Ridge Fence

105 Allenville Rd
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Macon Ridge Fence

105 Allenville Rd
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14 years of experience

We are a licensed and insured fencing contractor serving North East Louisiana (Monroe Area/Winnsboro Area) - 2 Locations. We are family owned and operated. We have over 15 years experience. Let us help you on your next fencing project!

We are a licensed and insured fencing contractor serving North East Louisiana (Monroe Area/Winnsboro Area) - 2 Locations. We are family owned and operated. We have over 15 years experience. Let us help you on your next fencing project!

Masonry questions, answered by experts

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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.

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. Masonry materials include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.

These walls are durable, low-maintenance, and add aesthetic appeal and property value.

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