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O2 Construction
4.6(
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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"
Rogue River Chiropractic
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Misc Past Project
Rogue River Chiropractic
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Response time6 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Western Construction Systems, LLC
3.5(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving O Brien, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Western Construction did a great job of inspecting our property, explaining how they would do the job and found things we were not aware of. Although they were not hired do the job for me, I would have hired them; they submitted a decent bid and were customer friendly."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

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.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

Choose from an abundance of natural and synthetic options when perfecting your hardscape design. Stone veneer costs a bit less, holds up against the tests of time and weather, and also works best in curves and complex walls.

Natural stone, however, provides an organic look to a lawn while providing just as much strength as veneer. Don't forget you can chat with your mason about other common wall materials like brick, cinderblock, and concrete.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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