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Twisted Vines Lawn & Landscaping

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Twisted Vines Lawn & Landscaping

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Give us a call today!

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Susan W on October 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Give us a call today!

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Susan W on October 2024

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New home remodeling concrete slabs Gravel roads driveways ponds septic tanks exterior interior full property renovations Land clearing Pole barns Pretty much you name it we build it.

New home remodeling concrete slabs Gravel roads driveways ponds septic tanks exterior interior full property renovations Land clearing Pole barns Pretty much you name it we build it.

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39 years of experience

We r a 3 rd generation Honest family owned construction company that does quality service at a quality price.If it can be built, We can build it, and if it needs to be fixed, It will be better than before

We r a 3 rd generation Honest family owned construction company that does quality service at a quality price.If it can be built, We can build it, and if it needs to be fixed, It will be better than before

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Vincent's Roofing & Steel Bldg

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Vincent's Roofing & Steel Bldg

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Vincent’s Roofing is a GAF Master Elite Residential Contractor. We’re qualified to deliver the most professional roofing service for your home or business. Additional contact name - Theresa Chovanec. Additional DBAs - Vincent's Roofing, Vincent's Roofing Inc. Additonal Locations: 8806 North Navarro, Suite 600-149, Victoria, Texas 77904 . 1219 North Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Vincent’s Roofing is a GAF Master Elite Residential Contractor. We’re qualified to deliver the most professional roofing service for your home or business. Additional contact name - Theresa Chovanec. Additional DBAs - Vincent's Roofing, Vincent's Roofing Inc. Additonal Locations: 8806 North Navarro, Suite 600-149, Victoria, Texas 77904 . 1219 North Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Chimney Crete LLC

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Whether your ready for a new fireplace, need the chimney swept, remodeling, or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. Chimney Care of Lake Charles has been around since 1996, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. No job is too small or too big for our knowledgeable crews.

Whether your ready for a new fireplace, need the chimney swept, remodeling, or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. Chimney Care of Lake Charles has been around since 1996, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. No job is too small or too big for our knowledgeable crews.

Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

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.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

Costs range from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on material, labor, and design complexity.

Most classic red bricks can last 20 to 40 years without major repairs or renovations. If brick is maintained, it can easily last 100 to 150 years. When weighing brick vs. brick veneer, homeowners are often surprised to learn that even thin veneers can be expected to last 50 to 100 years.

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