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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
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Rogue River Chiropractic
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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, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

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.

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

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