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Avatar for Inch by Inch Masonry
Inch by Inch Masonry
4.4(
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely a GREAT experience ! If your like me, your concerned about the contractor that your going to hire. Randy (Father/estimator), Chris (Son/owner) and Cory (coworker) do excellent work. Chris always kept me informed of their schedule and work plans. They answered all my questions and also provided options to complete tasks, that would even make things better, than my original ideas. I would hire Randy, Chris and Cory without any hesitation for any future masonry type of work, or for that matter any type of work they perform. I found them to be honest, caring, ethical, friendly and they do A+ work."
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+14

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&E Masonry Restoration, LLC
4.7(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+5 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We would highly recommend J&E Masonry. They repointed the brick and stone for our 150 yr. old home, it turned out beautifullly. Edgar is professional and meticulous, he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his customers."
brown caot
Brown coat
Stucco
stucco
Chimney Repair

+30

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Bansaz Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill and his son worked conscientiously to point badly deteriorated brick mortar joints in the wall, from an old roof drainage problem around the chimney. They matched the existing surrounding mortar joints very well, in color and style. The most difficult part of the job was restoring rubble stone joints at the base of the chimney; the joints were so deteriorated, they had to build it back in two stages - results look good."
Hardscape side entry patio
Patio sitting walls
Patio sitting walls
Patio sitting walls
New flag stone walkway

+84

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smith Waterproofing
4.8(
24
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was able to schedule an appointment for an estimate quickly. They arrived on time and they were very professional. The project was finished in the time frame they projected. They explained exactly what they had done. I was very happy with the end result and would highly recommend them!"
HOUSE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY
HOUSE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY
HOUSE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY
HOUSE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY
HOUSE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

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