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J&E Masonry Restoration, LLC
4.7(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+5 more

Serving Parkside, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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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."
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Brown coat
Stucco
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Chimney Repair

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
Keystone Brick and Stucco
4.5(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+2 more

Serving Parkside, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Randy was great and called me within minutes to get details on the project, then arranged to have Tony, one of their masons, come see it in person. Tony was friendly, professional, and did a great job once I decided to go with them to repair some crumbling brick walls in our backyard. I appreciate how quickly they were able to start the work, within a couple weeks from inquiry to completion. Would recommend to anyone needing masonry done."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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