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Eco Quality Landscaping
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So glad I found Eco Quality Landscape LLC. Retaining wall came out beautiful. Good price, great people and exceptional work. I look forward to planning another project with Andrew. Thank you all at EQL for a wonderful experience in improving my home. Hope to see you all soon and thanks again."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Paramount Home Solutions
4.9(
84
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I could not be more grateful to Jason and his men. My basement wall blew out a hole in the foundation. Jason was 1st to show and gave a written estimate, very professional. Once the weather broke, job was complete in 3 days; area was left clear and clean. NICE!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
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Pinnacle Patio Solutions
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 25 years of experience Pinnacle Patio Solutions 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.

Backyard Transformation
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Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I can?t thank Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services enough for the amazing job they did with my junk removal. As an elderly person, the whole process felt overwhelming, but Ali made everything so easy and stress-free from start to finish. They were hardworking, respectful, and handled everything quickly and carefully. They showed up on time, worked incredibly hard, and made sure I didn?t have to lift a finger. It?s hard to find people these days who truly care about helping others, but you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. My property looks so much better now, and I?m beyond grateful for their help. I highly recommend Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services to anyone needing junk removal or property services done right!"
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XXL Contracting
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+4 more

Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

XXL Contracting proudly serves Albany, New York and the surrounding communities with reliable concrete, masonry, and foundation solutions. With more than 15 years of combined experience, owner Jason Hacker Sr. is personally involved and on-site at every job to ensure quality workmanship and clear communication from start to finish.\n\nXXL Contracting specializes in concrete flatwork, driveways, patios, walkways, steps, floors, stamped concrete, foundations, foundation repair, waterproofing, tuckpointing, brick work, stone work, and other residential and commercial masonry services. Whether you are installing new concrete, restoring existing structures, or addressing water intrusion issues, the team is committed to delivering durable results built to last.\n\nFor dependable service throughout the Albany area, contact Jason Hacker Sr. and XXL Contracting at (518) 590-4194.\n

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

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.

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.

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

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