Can I use a regular drill for making pilot holes in brick?

• <div><p>You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.</p></div>

Can You Limewash Surfaces Other Than Brick?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How often should I clean my home’s brick?

• <div><p>You should clean your home&rsquo;s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-brick-fireplace.htm">cleaning brick fireplaces</a>. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home&rsquo;s curb appeal.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between stucco and mortar?

• <div><p>Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.</p></div>

Q: When should I worry about cracks in brick walls?

• <div><p>You should worry about <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cracked-brick-always-foundation-issue.htm">brick wall cracks</a> when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.</p></div>

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We bought a house that was in need of a new roof. We knew that it was going to cost us a pretty penny, and we had to be careful on who we chose to do the roof as we were not able to pay a high-end company. We found leveled up construction LLC and Tara and Shane came right out the day after we...
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Carlton was professional and did an excellent job.
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Very experienced and Knowleable. Matt has fixed several issues for me ranging from air furnace, any plumbing problems, and MORE. Always reasonable and timely! 10 stars
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One of the most professional and competent contractors I've had the pleasure of dealing with. Apart from being very knowledgeable, they walked me through everything and answered every question I had. The job itself was done exceptionally well, No corner-cutting, just thoroughness and...
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Very Professional. They had my house and garage roof done in 1 day. They cleaned everything up. Levi and his son are the BEST!
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I called them and their response was very quick. they replaced my shingles on my roof i one day and the quality of the work was amazing
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Don was very professional and easy to work with. Communicated well regarding project. His team did a great job on the roof and gutter repairs. They did an awesome job with the cleanup. All nails and old shingles were cleaned up. Highly recommend!
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Affordable Gutters did a great job. The owner came and quoted the job a couple days after I first reached out to him. He was very professional and did not propose more work than was necessary. They did the work quickly and did a very nice job. I would use them again.
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The project was completed in one day as advertised. The crew (Mike C and Dennis R.) were professional and efficient.
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