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About All A+ Yardwork, LLC
4.6(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend About All A+ Yardwork. I had a drainage issue in my side yard and not only is this problem solved but his bid was very reasonable for the amount of work done. Once the job was completed it looked like this was always there. I will recommend him to all of my friends and neighbors for any landscaping work they may need. I would hire him again without any reservations."
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Drainage work
Drainage work

+62

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NRAMS,llc.
4.8(
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Brick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace- For Business

Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a lot of work at my house that went far beyond pressure washing, but it only let me choose one project. They replaced/repaired the eaves all the way around my house. They also did some brick repair. They were very professional and did excellent work. I would highly recommend them."
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House prep
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Prepping House to paint
Exterior Painting

+25

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

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.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

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