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Q: How long does brick stain last?

• <div><p>Exterior brick stain can last between 10 and 20 years, on average. A number of factors can impact the longevity of the stain though, including your location and climate. Other factors like the condition of your brick, the quality of stain you choose, and the overall stain type can also alter how long your bricks look new.</p></div>

Q: Is brick staining cheaper than painting?

• <div><p>Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.</p></div>

Q: What is the strongest material for a stone house?

• <div><p>Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It&rsquo;s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren&rsquo;t as high because a granite quarry isn&rsquo;t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren&rsquo;t as strong or weather-resistant as granite. </p></div>

Q: What are the alternatives to a stone house?

• <div><p>Brick is the closest choice when seeking to capture the timeless look of stone with a more practical and budget-friendly option. When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-vs-brick-siding.htm">stone versus brick siding</a>, the price range of <b>$200,000 to $400,000</b> for average brick home construction is dramatically lower compared to the cost of building a stone home. If you'd like to keep the stone aesthetic without the cost, stone veneer and manufactured stone are both less expensive than real stone. </p></div>

Q: What causes brick spalling?

• <div><p>Brick spalling&mdash;which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time&mdash;is caused by a few different conditions. These include:</p><ul><li><p>Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles</p></li><li><p>Use of non-breathable sealants</p></li><li><p>High-pressure water cleaning</p></li><li><p>Improper installation</p></li></ul><p>While you can&rsquo;t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don&rsquo;t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/masonry/">masonry contractor in your area</a> for your project.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Been using AJ’s for years! Very reliable, quick and thorough work. They not only maintained the lawn and trimmed trees/bushes, they’ve even done stone paver work for me. Beautiful work - you’ll be in good hands!
AJ's Landscaping and Hardscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2024
JJ Sousa is my trusted mason for any all indoor/outdoor work. They can do so much more than just masonry as well! Recently they came up with a great design for a 40â granite outdoor staircase and a large outdoor patio with natural earth stones. They also solved a lot of drainage/flooding...
JJ Sousa Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2024
Kevin and his crew were so professional! They repaired two of my cement and stone stairs. They also fixed my cement walking path. They cleaned up after their work and were punctual in returning to finish their work. Their work was was high quality! I would recommend them to anyone who needs...
KEVIN F.GONSALVES (No affiliation to KFG Concrete)
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Reviewed in July 2023
Claudio and his team were wonderful! I had lots of questions for him while picking out the stone at the distributor. He always replied promptly. We were tight on the cabinet install due to need to install a steel beam. This required precise templating, and Claudio was able to understand the...
Coastal Counters & Cabinets
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Reviewed in April 2023
Working with Tyler from Four Seasons was a good experience and I'm so glad to have found him. He is knowledgeable, about his trade, very good at masonry/hardscaping/landscaping, and easy to work with. The stone-faced and bluestone-topped steps he built for my house look beautiful. Tyler...
Winters Four Seasons, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Nature Redesign tackled my stone paver walkways (one in front and then in my backyard), stone paver patio and stone paver air conditioning pad. This project was not an easy one. They had to dig up my old broken and cracked concrete patio and ac pad without the use of machinery (old fashion...
Nature-Redesigned Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2021
Sam and his crew did a great job with our driveway that was 82 feet of more ruts and rocks than driveway. I really appreciated the way they took care to grade, fill and lay down a proper gravel base before installing the 3” layer of asphalt. They were done in less than a day and left the yard...
MODERN PAVING
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Reviewed in December 2016
Global Basement installed a sump pump, french drain and wall wrap system in my leaky cobble stone foundation basement. Later on I also had them install a rear sliding door at my residence. It was a pleasure to deal with them on both occasions. They always returned my calls promptly (within 24...
Global Basement Waterproofing
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Reviewed in May 2015
Did a beautiful job lots of cutting around things the tile was stone so more difficult.. Faucet needed extra attention as well as outside connection. . I feel he have us great service and did a fantastic job I love my kitchen now!. Very nice to talk to and very professional. Will have back to do...
Uncle Wayne’s Ceramic Tile and Stone
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Reviewed in January 2015
My wife and I met with at least 5 other kitchen design firms, a friend of ours after hearing me complain about the other designers finally decided to give me the name of his contractor and the name of Lisa Riley at Riley Kitchen. My friend never gives referrals, but this time he saw the agony I...
RILEY KITCHEN & BATH
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