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Al Sanchez Construction LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Westwego, 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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Moores Construction LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Westwego, LA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Terrific value

"The job was done perfectly. The workers that did the service were all very professional, informative and left my property looking better than before. Can’t wait to start on my next project. Thank you Mr. Lionel!"
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Emergency Rooter
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Westwego, 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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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

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.

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.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

The Westwego, LA homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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