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Avatar for Midsouth Crawlspace Solutions, LLC
Midsouth Crawlspace Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jamie was very thorough in his explanation. Sadly this project will have to wait quite a while due to the cost."
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+4

Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gonzales Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Gonzales Construction, LLC, we focus on quality concrete and masonry projects. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. We are easy to work with, and get the job done right the first time. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is our number one priority. Please call us today, for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

Zoo
New handicap ramp
Audubon zoo sidewalks
Audubon zoo sidewalks
Audubon zoo sidewalks

+27

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reform Construction & Development
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a local company specializing in renovations, however we are well skilled in all your home needs from flooring to roofing. We even have a lawn & landscaping department.

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No leaks
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Patio Pavers

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Open Pastures llc
5.0(
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Great job. Very knowledgeable of what needed to be done, listened to our input. Well pleased with the work, will definitely recommend them and would use them again if needed."
Drainage
Pool base
Install pool
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Drainage

+53

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Fireplace Doctor
3.9(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+7 more

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job.  I have an electric fireplace."
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Veteran Excavation
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I’m very pleased with Veterans Excavation, They were very professional with the Land clearing, 42 tree stumps grinding. If an unexpected issue came up and had to redirect things. It was all done professionally. Veterans excavation also removed some small trees that I wanted to remove and replant in another area of the property. Veterans Excavation put safety first. I would use this company again . Thank you, Veterans Excavation, for meeting my expectations with everything that needed to be done."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SDS electrical and more
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great, very professional, was finished in a timely manner. All I did was tell them what I wanted. I am very pleased with the work."
Wiring new home
Turning a 2 story 20×20 building from home depot into a cozy home
Wiring new home
Turning a 2 story 20×20 building from home depot into a cozy home
Wiring new home

+75

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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