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Frank Millett Construction
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Retaining Wall - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving O Brien, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

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Offers commercial services

"Excellent. He was true to everything he said & went beyond! He helped carry 1/2 the bal.with no interest. Checked many times on his workers & worked on the project Ali hide his crew a few times A gentleman who is as trusting just as the old handshake & followed through. Highly reccomend!"
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O2 Construction
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving O Brien, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"He was professional, and did the job in a timely manner. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, and kept us informed of what was happening. Our concrete slab is perfect. The crew was respectful and friendly, if we need other projects done, we will be reaching out to O2 construction again. We highly recommend O2 construction"
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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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 houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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.

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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