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Q: What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is cobblestone a real rock?

• <div><p>Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper. </p></div>

Q: Does brick stain peel?

• <div><p>Brick stain doesn&rsquo;t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That&rsquo;s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.</p></div>

Q: Can you do German schmear on stone?

• <div><p>Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.</p></div>

Q: What is the dimension of an average brick?

• <div><p>A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. </p></div>

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Last update on June 05, 2025

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Homeadvisor isn't giving me options other than metal roofing(?!), but that's not what I hired them for. They built a new bathroom (wall, toilet and 2 new sinks), renovated my basement, removed an oil tank, replaced some heaved flooring, installed new doors, and repaired some eaves and fascia...
Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN LLP
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Reviewed in December 2023
I would hire Joel again to do concrete work for me in a heartbeat. I'm really happy with the work he did for me. I've recommended him to friends who also had a good experience. We had a problem with the first driveway he poured for us--there was some chipping or spalling of the a...
Clausen Concrete
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Reviewed in October 2023
I work from home, and it is hard to think of a more non-intrusive home project experience. There were days I would go downstairs expecting to see Scott, but instead only saw the work that was already completed, The dog wouldnâ t even bark at him, and he barks at everyoneâ ¦ including me! We...
CARPENTUM LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
We had all Anderson windows and two patio doors put in our house when we had it built 27 yrs ago. We wanted to update our two patio doors so we went with Heritage windows and door to purchase and install them. Yes, they are expensive but well worth the money as the quality and workmanship was...
Renewal by Andersen Lake Superior Region
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Reviewed in June 2023
Our plumbing was completed by an outstanding professional who knew his craft and had the tools, the knowledge and the understanding of the job. Outstanding workmanship.
Hill Side Sewer and Drain
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Reviewed in May 2023
The roofing job was excellent.
Lil Dobos
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Reviewed in January 2023
The crew was friendly, worked efficiently and went above and beyond to help us with branches on our roof while removing the snow. They arrived at our home the day after we received the quote and finished the job in a couple of hours. We were very pleased with this company and the work they did.
Alliance, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
The Roofing Project focused on a cabin that had a tree fall on its roof. The cabin is located on an island, which made the project significantly challenging. All those challenges were discussed up front and well planned for. The project was completed promptly and the workmanship was...
Vertex Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
We worked with both Adam and Randy. We found them to be honest, informative and knowledgeable. The crews that came to lay the bedding and then to pave were meticulous and exacting about their work. All were also friendly and easy to work with. The results are beyond what I could have imagined....
Kiminski Paving, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent company! Took down my tree, and ground out stump. They were timely, very neat, meaning their clean up of branches and tree debris was fantastic. I would absolutely use them again!
Minnesota Tree Experts, LLC
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"This whole project could not have gone smoother for us. From Adam L. helping us understand the process and getting us scheduled to Isaiah S. and Matt N. doing the work on site, we couldn't have been more pleased. All three gentlemen were friendly, professional and answered all of my (many) questions. I highly recommend Innovative Basement Authority...I wish I could give 6 stars."

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"Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since."

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"Willing to fix any issues. Did a driveway for us."

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"They did an excellent job, they put in a new composite, they re-design it and it looks really nice. Complete in"

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"It went good and I would definitely hire in the future for different projects"

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Integrity Sewer Solutions

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"I was very pleased with the work done! Integrity Sewers responded quickly to our needs! We had a broken pipe going from the house to septic tank. He responded to my phone call right away and came to the rescue. Septic issues are never fun but having such respectful and knowledgeable help put me at easy. Everything was taken care of quickly and at a fair price. This is a company's number that I will hold onto and will gladly pass on others!"

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Local Waterproofing and Concrete LLC

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"We had a 60x120 shed poured by Local and the quality exceeded our expectations. Great guys to work with!"

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Scott's Masonry

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Scott's Masonry was established in 2001 to serve Staples and the surrounding area.\nWe build out business and reputation on quality workmanship and customer service.\nCall us today!

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"They did a wonderful job. He is responsible, efficient, and polite."

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"A 44=95 floor for a steel building and 2 patios on time and great looking"

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion
Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.
Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.
Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

Brick stain doesn’t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That’s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

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