How do you paint a brick chimney?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint a brick chimney</a>, 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.</p></div>

Does an outdoor fireplace need fire bricks?

• <div><p>Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace. </p></div>

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Q: Can brick breathe through limewash?

• <div><p>Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.</p></div>

Q: Can you drill into brick with a regular drill?

• <div><p>You may not need a hammer drill if you&rsquo;re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often. </p></div>

Q: Are brick mailboxes allowed everywhere?

• <div><p>Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/masonry-contractor-hiring-tips.htm">masonry contractor hiring tips</a> is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2011
They were very good and I liked them a lot. They were great and it went very well. They came when they said they were going to come. They worked the job in quickly so that the driveway could be paved. Jim, the owner, is very pleasant and an easy guy to deal with. I would definitely use them...
METRO MASONRY
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Reviewed in August 2013
I can’t give them high enough recommendation. They were great. Fred is the owner and he responded for my request for information quickly. He met with us quickly. He helped us understand our options. He gave us good information so that we could make decisions. He helped us find the best deal for...
ONE OVER TWO MASONRY
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Reviewed in August 2014
This was one of those "good from disaster" stories. Our primary heat is wood. Our chimney was taken down at the roof line by about a ton and a half of snow and ice in mid-January. We had four other chimney folks out to look at this before the fourth declined the job but gave us Jay's name. ...
Leland's Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2011
Stated = 1 job of replastering and painting. He was very detailed cleaned up; doesn't bother anyone - always on time - very professional, we now use him in the spring and fall for about 4 weeks each time - (we have an OLD 1878 house on the water and was so pleased with his variety of skills,...
TREVINO CUSTOM DRYWALL & PAINTING, INC.
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Reviewed in December 2016
He moved my hot water heater to repair the chimney and caused the pipes to leak. He tried to fix it but it was still leaking. I told him about it but he did not follow up with the problem.
KENNEBEC MASONRY
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Reviewed in January 2021
They used about $50 worth of bricks and mortar and the job took about 12 man-hours, which worked out to about $200 per labor-hour and no, they were not willing to negotiate. Tony (the representative that I was working with) told me that he owned the company, but he told my carpenter that he...
Art Masonry
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Northhill Gravel & Excavation

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Northhill Gravel & Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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