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John Douglas Masonry
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+4 more

Serving Raleigh, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John Douglas Masonry is excellence in masonry. He and his crew are respectful, professional, communicative, honest, and talented! My stone fireplace is a work of art, a masterpiece. My friends and family all enjoy the many hours we spend outside and this brings crafted natural beauty to my oasis! I highly recommend this company! Thank you John Douglas Msonry!"
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Recommended by16%of homeowners
Bechtel's Lawn Care, LLC
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Raleigh, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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"This is a highly capable company and they provide terrific customer service. Our lawn and gardens look beautiful, thanks to Bechtelâ s Lawn Care. They installed a sprinkler system for us, removed a number of trees, installed beautiful shrub and flower beds and added new trees."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Davis Foundation of MS, LLC
4.0(
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Raleigh, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

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"Davis Foundation was amazing. Mr Davis did exactly what was in my contract and so much more. He and his crew were professional in every way. They came when I called without hesitation about things I thought were related to my foundation but wasn't. I was very on edge with the whole process. But he put my fear to rest. My work was done in January which was a very rainy cold month. It took roughly 6 weeks because it rained so much. They continued to show up everyday that it did't rain. I never had to call. Mr Davis cares about the quality of his work and most of all his customers. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right. GREAT EXPERIENCE"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Fairley Premier Concrete LLC
4.0(
14
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Raleigh, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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