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Olshan Foundation Repair
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1933

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Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation Repair is a trusted foundation repair and water management company serving homeowners and businesses across Jackson.\n \nOur services in Jackson include foundation repair, concrete leveling, drainage solutions, crawl space repair, crawl space encapsulation, and under slab plumbing.\n \nWe offer free evaluations performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Every evaluation includes a detailed repair plan and pricing for you to review — no pushy sales tactics, just honest information.\n \nWith over 90 years of experience, Olshan is one of the most recognized names in foundation repair. All repairs are backed by warranty. We are A+ BBB Rated with hundreds of verified reviews from homeowners just like you.

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Response time6 days
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Genesis Masonry & Home Repair
New to Angi
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n

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Peace Oaks Horticulture
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Brick and stone are durable, low-maintenance materials for siding and walls that offer excellent insulation, aesthetic appeal, and can increase property value.

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.

Yes, you can paint stone on the exterior of a house. It’s important to properly prep the stone by cleaning off dirt and debris. You’ll want to apply at least two coats of paint to get the most even and complete coverage. Any pinholes or missed spots, however small, can allow moisture to get into the masonry and potentially cause the paint to blister and peel from the stone.

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