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LBJ Masonry
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+6 more

Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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"If you're looking for a masonry contractor I highly recommend LBJ Masonry. The quality of work their was outstanding. We've dealt with many contractors since we owned our home, Liam, Bryan and their crew are among the best we have worked with. They were professional and reliable. We couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you so much!"
chimney repointed.
basement foundation leak repair.
exterior foundation repair
retaing wall build
chimney rebuild

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Stoneworks
4.3(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"Andre was great to work with, exceptional workmanship, very professional. Andrew repaired our stonewall that was hit by a vehicle and did a fantastic job. Definitely would recommend Andre for any masonry projects. Virginia R."
Wellesley Hardscape
Stepping Stone Walkway
Concrete Paver Walkway, Bluestone Steps
Curved Stone Walkway
Curved Stone Walkway

+73

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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.

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.

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