What is the best stone for steps and how much does it cost?

• <div><p>The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between <b>$15 and $30 per linear foot</b>. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing <b>$25 to $50 per linear foot</b>. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.</p></div>

Can You Limewash Surfaces Other Than Brick?

• <div><p>Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.</p></div>

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Q: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </p></div>

Q: Can brick breathe through limewash?

• <div><p>Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.</p></div>

Q: What is the best thing to clean brick with?

• <div><p>For most masonry cleaning jobs, you should use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner like dish soap, vinegar, or a dedicated fireplace or masonry cleaner. Harsher bleach-based or ammonia cleaning agents should only be used if necessary and never mixed together.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
After getting several estimates to either recover or remove & repave my driveway, I hired R&W mainly because the estimator (Mike) spent more time looking at the job and explaining the pro's & con's of each. I went with the full remove & replace that he recommended. The job was done in stages...
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Reviewed in May 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable. Worked with me to get the top soil and spreading done and the gravel driveway repair too - done the same day!
Rochester Pool and Excavating Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Horrible service . Once they were done it looked like something that I would do myself on a weekend . They left parts of the old landscape fabric showing , they didn’t bring enough stone to cover the landscaping so now there are patches weeds and dirt mixed in with the new stone and plants ....
CARDINAL LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
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Reviewed in November 2018
The job was to remove old brick steps (which were falling apart) and build new steps from brick and topped with stone. When he removed the old steps he found carpenter ants in the house sill. This caused big delays, but he fitted me into his schedule later. Mr. Andreassi initially came across as...
Andreassi Masonry Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
I cannot say enough about Matt Porretta, who is an owner of Mark Porretta Excavating. I have used his services twice; first, for a house we decided not to purchase, in part because of his evaluation, and second, for the house we did indeed purchase, whose septic system passed with flying...
Mark Porretta Excavating Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
The work he did was fine but he was very uncomfortable to be around. I felt he overcharged us well. He insisted in parking his trailer in our front lawn. I had asked him not to do this and it ruined our front lawn. He also insisted on using oil based paint which ended up causing mold to grow on...
JOHN HAYSTRAND PAINTING
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Reviewed in October 2013
Job seemed to go OK, but less than 18 months later, the pavement was cracking and falling apart in large chunks. Called 3 times to ask him to come look at it, but could not get even a return phone call. We finally called another contractor who told us the asphalt was laid over dirt, and not...
Floyd Frey Paving Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
In 2012, Twin Oaks designed a new look for the front of our house. This included a new parking area with 3' stone wall and about 20 new bushes. The results were fantastic! Unfortunately, 2012 was a drought year and some of the bushes did not survive. This year Twin Oaks replaced the brown bushes...
TWIN OAKS LAWN & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in September 2011
Mark had issues getting started on the scheduled day/time. Together we had laid out a plan on the work to be done and the order that it is to be done. An email was sent to him to confirm this and for him to use as there was a lot of work to be done. The order of work was done because of the...
Md Lawncare
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Reviewed in October 2009
Mark Wyman (pres) arrived in a timey manner to discuss what needed to be done. He had several suggestions and recommendations,, and was very willing to listen to my ideas and likes. He left several materials for me to try out and gave me estimates for 3 different scenarios. Throughout the...
COUNTRYCARE LANDSCAPE
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