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Top of the Line Coast to Coast Concrete

Slidell
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Top of the Line Coast to Coast Concrete

Slidell
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46 years of experience

Top of the Line Coast to Coast Concrete and Masonry specializes in decorative concrete and masonry. We have more than 35 years of concrete and masonry construction and we are fully Licensed and Insured. We provide warranty on labor. Discounts for Senior Citizens - 5% and Military Discounts - 10-15% . We work with environmentally safe products and materials. We also do gazebos, patio and deck enclosures. We serve Louisiana and All California. Hours of operation 7am - 5pm and Emergency Calls 7 days a week.

"Lawrence Oatis, took my money didn't complete the job I paid him to do. This man is a top of the line coast 2 coast con man."

Denise S on June 2020

Top of the Line Coast to Coast Concrete and Masonry specializes in decorative concrete and masonry. We have more than 35 years of concrete and masonry construction and we are fully Licensed and Insured. We provide warranty on labor. Discounts for Senior Citizens - 5% and Military Discounts - 10-15% . We work with environmentally safe products and materials. We also do gazebos, patio and deck enclosures. We serve Louisiana and All California. Hours of operation 7am - 5pm and Emergency Calls 7 days a week.

"Lawrence Oatis, took my money didn't complete the job I paid him to do. This man is a top of the line coast 2 coast con man."

Denise S on June 2020

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A-1 Aluminum LLC

PO Box 77863
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A-1 Aluminum LLC

PO Box 77863
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A-1 Aluminum L.L.C., Inc. is a locally owned company operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and surrounding areas. We are an established, state licensed company with both commercial and residential property. We offer the finest products, each bearing the guarantee and quality of highly respected manufacturers who have been in business many years. At A-1 Aluminum L.L.C., Inc., we stress the custom in "customer", tailoring our work to meet your specific needs.

"I used them to screen in my patio and do my gutters four years ago, and they did a fantastic job! I needed some repairs done on the screen door on my patio due to my grandkids and dog, and Ken, the owner, came the next day to see what repairs would need to be done. As soon as the necessary parts came in, Jodie, a member of the team, came and fixed the door in under thirty minutes. He was super nice and very professional. Not only did he fix what we asked them to fix, but he also took the time to make sure that all the work they did four years ago was still in good quality! I would highly recommend the A1 Aluminum team to anyone who needs this type of service in the future!"

Ana K on October 2020

A-1 Aluminum L.L.C., Inc. is a locally owned company operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and surrounding areas. We are an established, state licensed company with both commercial and residential property. We offer the finest products, each bearing the guarantee and quality of highly respected manufacturers who have been in business many years. At A-1 Aluminum L.L.C., Inc., we stress the custom in "customer", tailoring our work to meet your specific needs.

"I used them to screen in my patio and do my gutters four years ago, and they did a fantastic job! I needed some repairs done on the screen door on my patio due to my grandkids and dog, and Ken, the owner, came the next day to see what repairs would need to be done. As soon as the necessary parts came in, Jodie, a member of the team, came and fixed the door in under thirty minutes. He was super nice and very professional. Not only did he fix what we asked them to fix, but he also took the time to make sure that all the work they did four years ago was still in good quality! I would highly recommend the A1 Aluminum team to anyone who needs this type of service in the future!"

Ana K on October 2020

Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should worry about cracks in brick if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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