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J&S Plumbing
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

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"They did a wonderful and professional job from start to finish. They were prompt informative and cleaned up The clean up made them stand out even more. They replace my entire water line from the kitchen and laundry room. Also replace part of the main sewer line Replaced the bricks and concrete I highly recommend J n S Plumbing"
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GC Property Restoration
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+2 more

Serving New Roads, LA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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Hi, my name is Braden Cazes, owner of GC Property Restoration. We are a locally owned company dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality restoration and property improvement services. We take pride in honest communication, attention to detail, and making sure every job is completed the right way.\n\nAt GC Property Restoration, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whether it’s repairs, renovations, restoration work, or general property improvements, we work hard to deliver professional results at a fair price. We appreciate every opportunity to earn our customers’ trust and look forward to helping bring your project to life.

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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.

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

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