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Century Masonry & Waterproofing
4.9(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+1 more

Serving Alpha, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"
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WaterGuard XL
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CleanSpace around support pillars
CleanSpace on the floor

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dominus Construction LLC
5.0(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Alpha, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"i recommend Dominus Construction for your construction needs. If you are looking for a proffesional team who will help you get the desired result, rely on Dominus Construction"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

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