Summing it up: Should I own a brick house?

• <div><p>If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.</p><p>But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.</p></div>

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Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick&mdash;something that&rsquo;s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it&rsquo;s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: How do material and design choices impact the cost of installing a brick or stone driveway?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, site prep, and optional design features like borders or patterns.</p></div>

Q: Is cobblestone a real rock?

• <div><p>Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper. </p></div>

Q: Can you use a power sander to clean mortar from bricks?

• <div><p>No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2023
Gabe was amazing and professional. Very good at what he does. He can do landscaping or remodeling ! He fixed molding and also repaired siding with stone siding
Balance Home and Landscape
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Reviewed in December 2022
Andrew did an excellent job repairing some wear and repointing portions on our historic stone home and rebuilding our chimney. His quote was by far the lowest and it was obvious he knew what he was doing more than any other contractor we contacted. We are very happy with the care and attention...
The Masonry Doctor, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
We needed to hire a roofing contractor. Our house has three (3) distinct roofs, approximately 45 square total, 2 of the roofs are two story and 1 is a three story height. We put out bids for the roof project late May 2017. A couple contractors simply refused the job, one never even replied. We...
AJM Construction
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Reviewed in October 2016
They did an excellent job. They rolled out stone & blacktop layers over & over. It is very thick.
DECCA PAVING & SEALING
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Reviewed in April 2014
They arrived on time each day. Put down 6 inch crush stone, 6 inch concrete, sealed and smooth out the driveway. Did an excellent job - would highly recommend them.
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Waughs Landcare and Excavation

9819 Welsh District Rd

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Waughs Landcare and Excavation

9819 Welsh District Rd

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We provide expert professional workmanship for all phases of your electrical needs. You can count on us for prompt, reliable, and courteous service, work done according to code, and competitive prices. Locally owned and operated, we strive to ensure your complete satisfaction. Call the best not the rest. We will not let you down. Great work at a fair price. Call today.

"Very hardworking, professional, polite guys. They want to do exactly what YOU WANT. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!!!"

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El Landscaping Excavation LLC

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Trusted Friendly and Reasonable Customer service is our #1 Priority Excavating, Landscaping, Drainage, Gravel driveways, Land cleaning and Leveling Licensed Plumber and much more all while focusing on Customer service.

"My wife is happy so bonus. But seriously It was like a swamp, but now it is nice and dry and my basements moisture is controlled. The front side area by the driveway is now nice and clear and level. Once the grass comes in, it will look amazing. Huge help. polite and respectful crew. Super glad I spent the money to have it professionally done. I’d probably still be digging a year later. Thanks!"

Johnny R on October 2024

"My wife is happy so bonus. But seriously It was like a swamp, but now it is nice and dry and my basements moisture is controlled. The front side area by the driveway is now nice and clear and level. Once the grass comes in, it will look amazing. Huge help. polite and respectful crew. Super glad I spent the money to have it professionally done. I’d probably still be digging a year later. Thanks!"

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