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MJ Masonry
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Hyde Park, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"We had 165 feet of stone wall repair and a new retaining wall built. The men were very hard, talented workers. True craftsmen. Everything looks better than I could even imagine. We have a few more projects and I will definitely be calling MJ Masonry again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Hyde Park, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LL Masonry & Landscaping
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Hyde Park, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Edmar was an amazing find!! He built two retaining walls for me and did a stone finish on an existing over the pool concrete wall. Very good price for excellent workmanship!! Very conscientious worker and I ve recommended him to my friends."
Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Hyde Park, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Response time2 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

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.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

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