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Blackburn Foundation Repair, LLC
4.6(
23
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Serving Parker, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service! Pro was nice, easy to work with, professional! Never would have known he was here, he cleaned the working area so well! I would definitely recommend Blackburn Basement!!"
Crawl Space Repair
Crawl Space Repair
Response time1 day
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Brock Contracting
4.7(
17
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Serving Parker, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had an old building taken down and buried. Jeremy was friendly, always answered my phone calls, and really listened to what we wanted, as well as coming up with some ideas of his own to help us and making a plan with us. He was able to accomplish a lot and we were very pleased by that!"
Trenching
Grading
Culvert replaced
Step down
Retaining wall for garden above

+30

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ray's Painting
5.0(
6
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Serving Parker, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, very fast, great work. I needed a painter on very short notice. I called them noon on Friday and said I needed my interior painted by Tuesday, they started that afternoon noon and finished up late Saturday night. They did an outstanding job on short notice. Thanks"
Tank painting
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+8

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

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