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Al Sanchez Construction LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1963

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. I needed the work done right away and they very accommodating. The crew arrived promptly, they were friendly and knowledgeable, answering any questions that I had. The work was very thorough and I am pleased with the outcome."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Moores Construction LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Terrific value

"Lionel and Lionel were a dynamite duo. FAST completion from the consultation to the final frame removal and clean up. Beautiful results, exactly what we discussed. Lovely gentlemen to work with, would hire again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Emergency Rooter
4.6(
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob and his team dug 30 feet under my slab and replaced main sewerage line and added hangers to keep line secure. He was friendly and professional. Yes, I have already recommended Emergency Rooter to a friend."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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Hurricane Fence Company, Inc.
3.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1960

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hurricane Fence You need to be proud of yourself. Your performance has been outstanding." "Great work on my fence project." "I know it was a difficult design, but you came through with great determination and amazing quality of work. Martina was helpful and fun to work with. I strongly recommend Hurricane Fence"
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Wrap Around Porch
Simtek
White Picket Fence
Designed Concrete

+65

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

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