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Macon Ridge Fence

105 Allenville Rd
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Macon Ridge Fence

105 Allenville Rd
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14 years of experience

We are a licensed and insured fencing contractor serving North East Louisiana (Monroe Area/Winnsboro Area) - 2 Locations. We are family owned and operated. We have over 15 years experience. Let us help you on your next fencing project!

We are a licensed and insured fencing contractor serving North East Louisiana (Monroe Area/Winnsboro Area) - 2 Locations. We are family owned and operated. We have over 15 years experience. Let us help you on your next fencing project!

Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Costs range from $10 to $30 per square foot, depending on material type and labor.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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.

These materials are durable, low-maintenance, and offer excellent insulation and aesthetic appeal.

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