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Avatar for WJL Masonry Restoration, LLC
WJL Masonry Restoration, LLC
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+2 more

Serving Independence, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"WJL Masonry Restoration came highly recommended and I see why. I needed brick replacement and some tuck point work on my chimney. The finished product is fantastic. The proof is in the pictures. Coordinating the appointment and estimate process was also extremely easy and fit within my busy schedule which I greatly appreciated. I highly recommend WJL Masonry Restoration."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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McCune Company LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Independence, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn and his crew at McCune Company were did a fantastic job on my patio and sidewalk repair project. He was fast with his quote and easy to work with between the rainy spring and my schedule. I now have a nice usable patio space. Time to start using my patio!"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Summit Basement Company
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Independence, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and explained everything they were going to do. They cleaned everything up when they were done. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+3 more

Serving Independence, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great. Josh Betts returned my call first thing the next morning, and he was at the property quickly (and on a Sunday). Josh was right on time for the walk-through with our contractor. We had the repair plans the following afternoon. Josh is clearly very knowledgeable. I would recommend Betts Structural with absolutely no hesitation."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

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