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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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"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

"The concrete pad, “the apron” in front of garage door had raised over the years 3 1/2”. Brad and his one man crew came out, and tore up the raised pad, and found that tree roots from our neighbor had caused the pad to raise. Brad and company cleaned out the roots and poured a great looking pad in one day. Thank you Orton Team, great job."
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

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.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

Cobblestone fell out of favor with the advent of motor vehicles. Asphalt and concrete are both much smoother surfaces allowing for a smoother ride. Asphalt is also much cheaper, especially for driveways. However, we didn’t stop using cobblestone altogether, and you can still see it as a decorative option in both homes, in parks, and in pedestrianized areas of cities.

Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the type of masonry materials used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other types of siding, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.

Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.

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