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Ram Jack West
4.7(
75
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Brookings, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor is highly skilled in their trade. From the top of the organization to the bottom of the organization, everyone was courteous, attentive, and professional. Their work was deployed quickly and well organized. Over the past decade, my organization has completed fourteen (14) complex and successful stabilization of foundations. As needs arise, we will likely continue to work in collaboration with Ram Jack West."
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue
3.7(
35
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Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+1 more

Serving Brookings, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"
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Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
Dewitt's project
stone fire place

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Brian Franklin Millett
4.8(
5
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+9 more

Serving Brookings, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian Millett deserves more than a 5 star rating. He and his entire crew, were above and beyond. They were are on time all the way. We cannot give them enough praise, A BEAUTIFUL JOB, WELL DONE. MR. AND MRS. W.D. COOK, MEDFORD, OREGON"
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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.

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.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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