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Avatar for Pineda Nunez Construction, LLC
Pineda Nunez Construction, LLC
4.8(
15
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving O Brien, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was well done. Only issue was the changing schedule of when they were coming, but then didn't come until a later time. Communication could have been better so we weren't left wondering. They did have a good number of workers when it was necessary to work the concrete. I would use them again."
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Pavors

+36

Response time3 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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O2 Construction
4.6(
7
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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
Misc Past Project

+28

Response time6 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Western Construction Systems, LLC
3.5(
80
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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

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3 each.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

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