Is it normal for brick mortar to crack?

• <div><p>Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal over time. This is a natural occurrence as bricks settle. You should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">worry about cracks in brick</a> if you see vertical cracks that widen as they move up, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or deep horizontal cracks. These are all more serious signs of foundation damage.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to roll or spray exterior paint on brick?

• <div><p>Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the bricks beyond a surface layer. Rolling penetrates the bricks but doesn&rsquo;t work as well on the mortar. A combination of painting and rolling is your best bet. Using a brush to paint brick isn&rsquo;t advised because it is time-consuming and won&rsquo;t penetrate beyond the surface.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between river rock and landscape rock?

• <div><p>The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between stone veneer and real stone?

• <div><p>Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It&rsquo;s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it&rsquo;s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it&rsquo;s more affordable and easier to work with, it&rsquo;s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.</p></div>

Q: What is the best tool to break up rocks?

• <div><p>This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent workmanship and communications. Ours was a relatively small job for them ($700). But, in a way, I believe a small job says something important about a business that often does jobs that cost thousands of dollars. The office communications in setting up the job were very responsive. The...
Graves Brothers Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2014
Graves brothers was very professional and did a great job with all the installations. There was a quality problem with the glass in the doors and Graves Brothers went to bat with the manufacturer and distributor. They made the problem right without any impact to us as the customer. They were...
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Reviewed in September 2015
I contacted Joe by email on Labor Day to request a quote on my project. Not expecting to get a response until the next day at the earliest, I was pleasantly surprised that he responded within 15 minutes and told me he would contact me the next day. My email included a description of the work...
Andreassi Masonry Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Joe responded to the initial contact quickly. He made a quote appointment for the next business day. He inspected the area and wrote up a quote for the job. We feel the quote was an excellent price for the work, although we did not have any other quotes by which to compare. The work was...
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Reviewed in September 2015
If you want a total professional who knows what he is doing and explains to the customer the different options then Joe Andreassi is the mason for you. We had many other masons over and they tried to steer us the way that they wanted the job done. Joe explained in detail the options and how he...
Andreassi Masonry Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Joe and his team were awesome. They exceeded our expectations - they were kind, professional and did a really great job. They did the demo + removal of the project and we requested we keep the large stones. Not only did they remove the stones carefully but stacked them on the other end of the...
Andreassi Masonry Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
After initially emailing with Joe to get the ball rolling on an estimate, he stopped by to see the job. I I had an estimate from him later that same day. He sent a written proposal in the mail a couple of days later. Once it was determined that we were going to go ahead and get the work done Joe...
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Reviewed in August 2014
Andreassi Construction's price was below other estimates (3 total estimates solicited) and was priced in line with all project research. While I seriously considered all bidders, it was Mr. Andreassi?s masonry expertise (demonstrated the day of the estimate), his responsiveness to my initial...
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Reviewed in June 2015
Paul did an awesome job, and we are very pleased with the finished result. The project itself was not an easy process, but Paul was very professional and did everything the right way. Day one of the project started off with those heavy rains that seemed to go on forever this past June. As a...
Cut Above Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Paul is very knowledgeable and helped resolve issues on my property quickly and cost effectively. He's professional and committed to getting the job done. He worked several long days in a row into the night, through a weekend, and even in bad weather to get the job done.
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MLM Trucking

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MLM Trucking is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

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