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Avatar for David Ricard Masonry, LLC
David Ricard Masonry, LLC
4.4(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The reviews do not lie! David Ricard and his team are true pros. I called them out to do repointing work on the brick on our home. Not only were they quick to respond and showed up to do the estimate the next day, their pricing was reasonable and they were efficient in their work. If you have any masonry job you need, save some time and make David Ricard your first call."
Forms removed
New Flagstone walkway
Degraded concrete 
Rebar added
Finished product with new stone tread
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
4.6(
136
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David was responsive and great to work with. Our job was quoted and completed within a week. The install was easy and we are pleased with the results. Highly recommend!"
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+59

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Medlin & Son Construction, Inc.
4.9(
35
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jamie did such a great job on my driveway for a great price ! He ensured it was done right start to finish ! He does an amazing job every time he’s done other jobs in the past as well for me and my family ! I would highly recommend him to anyone ! I love my driveway so much ! It’s been the best project outside my house and opened up the possibilities to do more projects . I’ll be calling him again soon!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.5(
187
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"NV Waterproofing polyjacked my driveway and sidewalk. The initial quote by Evan was thorough and professional - he spent a good amount of time answering all my questions as well. Once I was scheduled, Dillon was on time and knowledgeable about the work to be done. He did a fantastic job and was patient with me while I asked questions along the way. The weather turned to storms a little earlier than planned, so we had to schedule another day for him to come out and seal the driveway. On the rescheduled day, he came back out and sealed, but then there was a small issue with the joint compound refills. We scheduled another day for the project to be completed and third time is the charm. He finished the work and it looks great. There were a couple small issues with getting back on the schedule (communication with the front office, aligning dates, but it was resolved quickly - just needed to continue following up). Everyone I interacted with at NV was friendly and professional - genuinely"
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Damp dirty crawlspace with Rodent infestation
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Exterior drainage
Wall Anchors for failing foundation walls

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

In most cases, painting your brick house is a fine idea that can open up new aesthetic possibilities. However, the paint can slightly shorten the life span of brick, especially if moisture gets trapped underneath the paint layer. Once you paint, you’ll have to keep up with maintenance to avoid flaking and blisters.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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