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Q: What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick&mdash;something that&rsquo;s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it&rsquo;s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: Can I reuse a brick after cutting it by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth keeping old bricks?

• <div><p>If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they&rsquo;ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You&rsquo;d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won&rsquo;t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.</p></div>

Q: When should I worry about cracks in brick walls?

• <div><p>You should worry about <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">brick wall cracks</a> when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.</p></div>

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Top quality knowledge and craftsmanship from start to finish on my new storm door. Handled everything from measuring to final installation.
Long Lasting Construction LLC
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Very good craftsmanship. Reliable and fast. I highly recommend Brad.
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Reviewed in June 2025
Project was done excellent job. Bathroom was redone. And walls were painted. Floor was put down as well.
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We had a wonderful experience and are extremely pleased with the work done! Wonderful family business.
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Reviewed in June 2024
He did a trench for me to run electric and plumbing lines. Covered trench and graded the property. Great job!
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Reviewed in June 2024
Great company to work with! They handled our claim from the start and was a seamless process. Love my new roof and clean up was great. Glad we decided to use Blue Pelican Roofing.
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Epoxy flack flooring installed. Excellent job cleaning old glue from concrete and pouring new floor. Very neat and clean excellent finish
Signature Epoxy Flooring
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I had several small home repairs done by this company including some drywall repair/painting, plumbing fixtures, and several minor electrical repairs. The work performed was high quality and the price was more than fair
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Reviewed in September 2021
The walls in all the rooms had to be repaired from wall mounted TV'S. They did the repairs and painted. Once they finished you could not tell where they were mounted. The paint was matched perfectly. They did such good work that we gave them two more Power Washing job which were done...
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Reviewed in August 2021
It went very well. Total redesign and built from the slam. If I had to do it again, TRW will be my builder. Keep me informed and stayed on top of all the subcontractors. An excellent builder. I would recommend him to anyone that needs work or redesign to their home. Enjoyed working with him.
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"I would highly recommend JCT solutions. We had a room replastered and a new attic access installed. JCT were great at communicating from the beginning and throughout the project. Mark is professional and they are reasonably priced. The plastering team were efficient, worked well together and cleaned up after the project was completed. We are really happy with the end result and would work with Mark and JCT solutions again! Thank you for making our spare room usable again!!"

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"The quality of work was excellent, on time, they let me know if they were coming, clean and a top rating. I would recommend them."

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"The service was excellent; they performed the work with great professionalism and efficiency. I am very pleased with the work this company carried out."

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Looking for a dependable landscaping service that gets the job done right? I specialize in consistent, high-quality lawn care, grass cutting, and yard maintenance. I run well-maintained equipment to ensure there are no delays, and I bring a strong work ethic to every single job. My goal is to provide straightforward, reliable service you don't have to worry about.

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We are a very hard working and dedicated company. Each job is treated with respect and is performed safely and efficiently. We have the equipment to tackle most any job.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion
Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.
Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.
Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

You should worry about brick wall cracks when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.

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