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Woodford Bros., Inc.
3.6(
36
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Malone, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From our first call to our first appointment with Dave up until our work that was completed today by James Parker and Jacob Skinner we want to say our experience with your company was exceptional! Very professional and just truly amazing and our garage floor looks wonderful! Thank you for everything. We definitely will pass your name to others that need this service completed. Mike and Sue from Barneveld NY"
Company Photo 2018
Home of the Basement Bros
Wall cracks in bad shape
Wall fixed and safe
Before

+4

Response time2 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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M&N Construction Group, LLC
4.7(
27
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Malone, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"During the roof install M & N took care to protect the surrounding gardens, kept me informed of the progress and followed the manufactures guide lines for correct installation of GAF products. they hired a sub-conctractor to install new gutters, the gutters themselves were done very well, however the leaf guards installation was very poor. I immediately brought this fact to Dan's attention and within 1/2 hour 6 men came in re-installed all the leaf guards correctly. i would highly recommend M & H"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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—something that’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’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 brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

In some cases, black stains on brick 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.

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.

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

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