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Hector Mendez Construction & Renovation, LLC
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project was reasonably priced, work was done in a very timely manner even with some added unseen repairs that were needed. I was very pleased with the end result. I would definitely use Hector again and would definitely recommend you give him a shot at your next roof repair/replacement."
Interior work
Roof replacement
Roof
House renovation
Extension home

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Paragon Pools Design And Construction
4.3(
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Jena, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very, very please with the workmanship and quality of job that I received. He is very knowledgeable of concrete landscaping and pools. His price was very reasonable. If he said he was going to do something he did it. His main focus was to make sure we were pleased. He is a great guy and contractor."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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 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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