Is brick spalling normal?

• <div><p>Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.</p></div>

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Q: How often should I clean my home’s brick?

• <div><p>You should clean your home&rsquo;s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-brick-fireplace.htm">cleaning brick fireplaces</a>. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home&rsquo;s curb appeal.</p></div>

Q: What causes black stains on bricks?

• <div><p>In some cases, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/black-stains-brick.htm">black stains on brick</a> are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing. </p></div>

Q: Can you enlarge windows in a brick house?

• <div><p>Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.</p></div>

Q: How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Horrible!! Avoid him at all costs!! I hired him to regrout my stone steps and reset them. I had a beige grout and he put an orange grout that was horrific! he said it would fade it didnt. He then came out grinded the grout damaged our stone, took samples of our grout to match and never saw him...
NTM Construction
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Reviewed in February 2024
It went beautifully, good quality stone, graded and well covered driveway. They even moved a pile of pruning rubbish I had in the hedge row. Great job, highly recommend and would use again with confidence. Thanks
Stafford Park Drainage and Water Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
I have hired Bill for several projects on my house. He did my driveway, parging of my foundation, slab removal and stone replacement, crawl space filling and some landscaping work. I have been so pleased with the results of every project. Bill is a personable hard worker and his work is of the...
Local Boyz, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
The job was done very well. In addition to the multitude of holes there was chipping paint. The surface was repaired and painted and is now smooth and looks new. The gentlemen working on the house were polite and very professional. Customer service is excellent as well. Questions and concerns...
Clean Lines Painting & Powerwashing
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Reviewed in August 2017
Rich and his crew totally transformed the back yard from a stone filled mess to an incredibly beautiful living space with a paver patio and grass. They worked diligently and got the job done in one week which was amazing. They are the nicest guys,and they deliver a beautiful and quality result....
Top Notch Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
We remodeled our entire kitchen and TC Cabinetry did our cabinets and referred us to New England Granite & Marble. We went to their showroom and Carlos (1 of the owners) gave us a tour of the warehouse of samples and slabs. We wanted to do something that was not granite and were considering...
New England Granite & Marble Inc
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Reviewed in November 2014
We have a very complicated floor plan with stone wall and open staircase in the middle of the space. My husband and I were concerned about doing it ourselves. CB Flooring was the more responsive and knowledgable contractor we interviewed and we were extremely satisfied with the result. Two years...
CB Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2014
Of all the work I had them do, the Edgestone was most important and most expensive. I have a stone driveway and the stone spread out over the past two years I have been living here (new home; new loose stones for a driveway). I wanted the Edgestone to keep the stone in a contained area where my...
Jersey Shore Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2012
We order insulated siding and Bella Stone faux stone for our house. Home Depot provide the subcontractors who performed the work. The insulated siding was done very well, however, the Bella Stone was a major disappointment. For the Bella Stone, the corner applications showed the Tyvek...
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in August 2010
Although our initial contact with David V. Lignore Sr. started off on the right track, it turned out to be an unbelievably horrendous and emotionally disturbing project that we wouldn?t wish on anyone. We, like any other homeowner, expect the best from our contractors and this man failed our...
Advantage 1, LLC
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